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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.59, 3,029.40 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.59, 3,029.40 and 558.74 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.59 : 3,029.40 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.59/3,029.40 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.59x = 3,029.40 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.59x = 1,692,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,646.96/2,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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