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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.43, 3,029.14 and 558.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.43, 3,029.14 and 558.58 is: 837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.43 : 3,029.14 = 558.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.43/3,029.14 = 558.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.43x = 3,029.14 × 558.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.43x = 1,692,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,017.02/2,019.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.87

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