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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.14, 3,031.72 and 560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.14, 3,031.72 and 560.31 is: 840.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.14 : 3,031.72 = 560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.14/3,031.72 = 560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.14x = 3,031.72 × 560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.14x = 1,698,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,692.65/2,021.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.46

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