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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.97, 3,028.05 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.97, 3,028.05 and 558.09 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.97 : 3,028.05 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.97/3,028.05 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.97x = 3,028.05 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.97x = 1,689,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,924.42/2,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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