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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.43, 3,024.54 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.43, 3,024.54 and 555.53 is: 833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.43 : 3,024.54 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.43/3,024.54 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.43x = 3,024.54 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.43x = 1,680,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,207.58/2,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.26

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