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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.97, 3,025.42 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.97, 3,025.42 and 556.13 is: 834.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.97 : 3,025.42 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.97/3,025.42 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.97x = 3,025.42 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.97x = 1,682,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,533.00/2,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.19

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