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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.27, 3,031.70 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.27, 3,031.70 and 560.30 is: 840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.27 : 3,031.70 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.27/3,031.70 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.27x = 3,031.70 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.27x = 1,698,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,643.55/2,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.39

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