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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.16, 3,024.16 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.16, 3,024.16 and 555.28 is: 832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.16 : 3,024.16 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.16/3,024.16 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.16x = 3,024.16 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.16x = 1,679,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,255.56/2,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.90

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