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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.84, 3,032.92 and 560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.84, 3,032.92 and 560.99 is: 841.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.84 : 3,032.92 = 560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.84/3,032.92 = 560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.84x = 3,032.92 × 560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.84x = 1,701,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,435.25/2,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.53

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