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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.88, 3,029.87 and 559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.88, 3,029.87 and 559.09 is: 838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.88 : 3,029.87 = 559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.88/3,029.87 = 559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.88x = 3,029.87 × 559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.88x = 1,693,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,970.02/2,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.65

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