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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.72, 3,028.11 and 557.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.72, 3,028.11 and 557.99 is: 836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.72 : 3,028.11 = 557.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.72/3,028.11 = 557.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.72x = 3,028.11 × 557.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.72x = 1,689,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,655.10/2,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.99

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