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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.44, 3,028.66 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.44, 3,028.66 and 558.52 is: 837.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.44 : 3,028.66 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.44/3,028.66 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.44x = 3,028.66 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.44x = 1,691,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,567.18/2,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.64

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