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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.44, 3,029.18 and 558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.44, 3,029.18 and 558.71 is: 838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.44 : 3,029.18 = 558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.44/3,029.18 = 558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.44x = 3,029.18 × 558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.44x = 1,692,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,429.72/2,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.07

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