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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.46, 3,031.80 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.46, 3,031.80 and 560.40 is: 840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.46 : 3,031.80 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.46/3,031.80 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.46x = 3,031.80 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.46x = 1,699,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,020.72/2,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.49

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