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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.20, 3,028.80 and 558.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.20, 3,028.80 and 558.35 is: 837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.20 : 3,028.80 = 558.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.20/3,028.80 = 558.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.20x = 3,028.80 × 558.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.20x = 1,691,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,135.74/2,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.53

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