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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.68, 3,032.51 and 560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.68, 3,032.51 and 560.90 is: 841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.68 : 3,032.51 = 560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.68/3,032.51 = 560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.68x = 3,032.51 × 560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.68x = 1,700,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,934.86/2,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.35

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