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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.04, 3,031.22 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.04, 3,031.22 and 560.34 is: 840.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.04 : 3,031.22 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.04/3,031.22 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.04x = 3,031.22 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.04x = 1,698,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,513.81/2,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.42

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