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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.81, 3,024.66 and 555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.81, 3,024.66 and 555.62 is: 833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.81 : 3,024.66 = 555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.81/3,024.66 = 555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.81x = 3,024.66 × 555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.81x = 1,680,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,561.59/2,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.28

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