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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.44, 3,024.16 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.44, 3,024.16 and 555.52 is: 833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.44 : 3,024.16 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.44/3,024.16 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.44x = 3,024.16 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.44x = 1,679,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,981.36/2,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.14

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