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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.44, 3,024.60 and 555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.44, 3,024.60 and 555.68 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.44 : 3,024.60 = 555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.44/3,024.60 = 555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.44x = 3,024.60 × 555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.44x = 1,680,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,709.73/2,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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