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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.85, 3,032.37 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.85, 3,032.37 and 560.61 is: 840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.85 : 3,032.37 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.85/3,032.37 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.85x = 3,032.37 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.85x = 1,699,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,976.95/2,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.80

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