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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.22, 3,024.42 and 555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.22, 3,024.42 and 555.34 is: 833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.22 : 3,024.42 = 555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.22/3,024.42 = 555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.22x = 3,024.42 × 555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.22x = 1,679,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,581.40/2,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.03

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