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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.19, 3,023.74 and 554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.19, 3,023.74 and 554.99 is: 832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.19 : 3,023.74 = 554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.19/3,023.74 = 554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.19x = 3,023.74 × 554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.19x = 1,678,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,145.46/2,016.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.33

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