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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.32, 3,032.03 and 560.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.32, 3,032.03 and 560.47 is: 840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.32 : 3,032.03 = 560.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.32/3,032.03 = 560.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.32x = 3,032.03 × 560.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.32x = 1,699,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,343.89/2,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.71

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