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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.23, 3,028.92 and 558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.23, 3,028.92 and 558.40 is: 837.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.23 : 3,028.92 = 558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.23/3,028.92 = 558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.23x = 3,028.92 × 558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.23x = 1,691,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,348.93/2,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.62

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