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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.94, 3,028.08 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.94, 3,028.08 and 557.76 is: 836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.94 : 3,028.08 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.94/3,028.08 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.94x = 3,028.08 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.94x = 1,688,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,941.90/2,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.55

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