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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.88, 3,028.37 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.88, 3,028.37 and 558.09 is: 837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.88 : 3,028.37 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.88/3,028.37 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.88x = 3,028.37 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.88x = 1,690,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,100.22/2,018.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.15

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