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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.03, 3,032.51 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.03, 3,032.51 and 561.26 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.03 : 3,032.51 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.03/3,032.51 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.03x = 3,032.51 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.03x = 1,702,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,031.34/2,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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