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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.71, 3,032.20 and 560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.71, 3,032.20 and 560.98 is: 841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.71 : 3,032.20 = 560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.71/3,032.20 = 560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.71x = 3,032.20 × 560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.71x = 1,700,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,994.57/2,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.37

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