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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.06, 3,028.60 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.06, 3,028.60 and 558.20 is: 837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.06 : 3,028.60 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.06/3,028.60 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.06x = 3,028.60 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.06x = 1,690,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,564.52/2,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.30

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