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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.55, 3,032.24 and 560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.55, 3,032.24 and 560.67 is: 840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.55 : 3,032.24 = 560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.55/3,032.24 = 560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.55x = 3,032.24 × 560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.55x = 1,700,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,086.00/2,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.98

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