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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.86, 3,028.23 and 558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.86, 3,028.23 and 558.01 is: 837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.86 : 3,028.23 = 558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.86/3,028.23 = 558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.86x = 3,028.23 × 558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.86x = 1,689,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,782.62/2,018.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.00

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