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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.72, 3,029.58 and 558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.72, 3,029.58 and 558.99 is: 838.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.72 : 3,029.58 = 558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.72/3,029.58 = 558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.72x = 3,029.58 × 558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.72x = 1,693,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,504.92/2,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.49

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