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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.76, 3,025.06 and 555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.76, 3,025.06 and 555.87 is: 833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.76 : 3,025.06 = 555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.76/3,025.06 = 555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.76x = 3,025.06 × 555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.76x = 1,681,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,538.71/2,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.78

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