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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.93, 3,025.49 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.93, 3,025.49 and 556.14 is: 834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.93 : 3,025.49 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.93/3,025.49 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.93x = 3,025.49 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.93x = 1,682,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,596.01/2,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.24

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