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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.67, 3,032.97 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.67, 3,032.97 and 560.94 is: 841.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.67 : 3,032.97 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.67/3,032.97 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.67x = 3,032.97 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.67x = 1,701,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,300.71/2,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.53

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