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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.56, 3,032.38 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.56, 3,032.38 and 560.72 is: 841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.56 : 3,032.38 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.56/3,032.38 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.56x = 3,032.38 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.56x = 1,700,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,324.40/2,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.10

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