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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.96, 3,029.93 and 559.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.96, 3,029.93 and 559.11 is: 838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.96 : 3,029.93 = 559.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.96/3,029.93 = 559.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.96x = 3,029.93 × 559.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.96x = 1,694,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,064.16/2,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.66

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