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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.38, 3,029.12 and 558.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.38, 3,029.12 and 558.58 is: 837.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.38 : 3,029.12 = 558.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.38/3,029.12 = 558.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.38x = 3,029.12 × 558.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.38x = 1,692,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,005.85/2,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.88

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