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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.29, 3,024.51 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.29, 3,024.51 and 555.56 is: 833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.29 : 3,024.51 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.29/3,024.51 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.29x = 3,024.51 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.29x = 1,680,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,281.65/2,016.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.36

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