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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.18, 3,028.76 and 558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.18, 3,028.76 and 558.21 is: 837.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.18 : 3,028.76 = 558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.18/3,028.76 = 558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.18x = 3,028.76 × 558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.18x = 1,690,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,670.37/2,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.31

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