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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.80, 3,025.38 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.80, 3,025.38 and 555.92 is: 833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.80 : 3,025.38 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.80/3,025.38 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.80x = 3,025.38 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.80x = 1,681,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,869.25/2,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.93

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