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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.47, 3,029.24 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.47, 3,029.24 and 558.63 is: 837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.47 : 3,029.24 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.47/3,029.24 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.47x = 3,029.24 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.47x = 1,692,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,225.74/2,019.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.96

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