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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.70, 3,025.14 and 555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.70, 3,025.14 and 555.82 is: 833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.70 : 3,025.14 = 555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.70/3,025.14 = 555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.70x = 3,025.14 × 555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.70x = 1,681,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,433.31/2,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.75

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