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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.49, 3,029.30 and 558.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.49, 3,029.30 and 558.75 is: 838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.49 : 3,029.30 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.49/3,029.30 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.49x = 3,029.30 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.49x = 1,692,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,622.77/2,019.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.14

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