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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.39, 3,024.23 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.39, 3,024.23 and 555.19 is: 832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.39 : 3,024.23 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.39/3,024.23 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.39x = 3,024.23 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.39x = 1,679,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,031.20/2,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.69

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