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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.99, 3,028.59 and 558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.99, 3,028.59 and 558.29 is: 837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.99 : 3,028.59 = 558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.99/3,028.59 = 558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.99x = 3,028.59 × 558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.99x = 1,690,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,839.08/2,018.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.47

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