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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.14, 3,024.21 and 555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.14, 3,024.21 and 555.29 is: 832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.14 : 3,024.21 = 555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.14/3,024.21 = 555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.14x = 3,024.21 × 555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.14x = 1,679,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,323.07/2,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.94

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