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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.58, 3,024.87 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.58, 3,024.87 and 555.74 is: 833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.58 : 3,024.87 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.58/3,024.87 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.58x = 3,024.87 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.58x = 1,681,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,041.25/2,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.61

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