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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.95, 3,025.34 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.95, 3,025.34 and 556.06 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.95 : 3,025.34 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.95/3,025.34 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.95x = 3,025.34 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.95x = 1,682,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,260.22/2,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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