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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.41, 3,024.07 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.41, 3,024.07 and 555.64 is: 833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.41 : 3,024.07 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.41/3,024.07 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.41x = 3,024.07 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.41x = 1,680,285.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,285.31/2,016.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.31

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