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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.79, 3,028.22 and 557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.79, 3,028.22 and 557.93 is: 836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.79 : 3,028.22 = 557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.79/3,028.22 = 557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.79x = 3,028.22 × 557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.79x = 1,689,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,534.78/2,018.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.90

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