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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.27, 3,024.36 and 555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.27, 3,024.36 and 555.37 is: 833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.27 : 3,024.36 = 555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.27/3,024.36 = 555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.27x = 3,024.36 × 555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.27x = 1,679,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,631.25/2,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.04

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