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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.33, 3,028.59 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.33, 3,028.59 and 558.09 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.33 : 3,028.59 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.33/3,028.59 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.33x = 3,028.59 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.33x = 1,690,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,225.79/2,019.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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