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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.18, 3,024.01 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.18, 3,024.01 and 555.24 is: 832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.18 : 3,024.01 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.18/3,024.01 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.18x = 3,024.01 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.18x = 1,679,051.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,051.31/2,016.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.79

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