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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.42, 3,029.10 and 558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.42, 3,029.10 and 558.46 is: 837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.42 : 3,029.10 = 558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.42/3,029.10 = 558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.42x = 3,029.10 × 558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.42x = 1,691,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,631.19/2,019.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.68

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