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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.69, 3,024.49 and 555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.69, 3,024.49 and 555.49 is: 833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.69 : 3,024.49 = 555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.69/3,024.49 = 555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.69x = 3,024.49 × 555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.69x = 1,680,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,073.95/2,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.08

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