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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.99, 3,032.99 and 561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.99, 3,032.99 and 561.15 is: 841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.99 : 3,032.99 = 561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.99/3,032.99 = 561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.99x = 3,032.99 × 561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.99x = 1,701,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,962.34/2,021.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.73

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