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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.52, 3,032.52 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.52, 3,032.52 and 560.64 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.52 : 3,032.52 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.52/3,032.52 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.52x = 3,032.52 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.52x = 1,700,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,152.01/2,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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