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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.96, 3,028.89 and 558.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.96, 3,028.89 and 558.23 is: 837.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.96 : 3,028.89 = 558.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.96/3,028.89 = 558.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.96x = 3,028.89 × 558.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.96x = 1,690,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,802.12/2,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.46

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