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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.13, 3,023.86 and 554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.13, 3,023.86 and 554.95 is: 832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.13 : 3,023.86 = 554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.13/3,023.86 = 554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.13x = 3,023.86 × 554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.13x = 1,678,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,091.11/2,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.33

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