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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.43, 3,031.81 and 560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.43, 3,031.81 and 560.33 is: 840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.43 : 3,031.81 = 560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.43/3,031.81 = 560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.43x = 3,031.81 × 560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.43x = 1,698,797.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,797.54/2,021.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.39

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