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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.06, 3,032.75 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.06, 3,032.75 and 561.22 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.06 : 3,032.75 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.06/3,032.75 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.06x = 3,032.75 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.06x = 1,702,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,039.96/2,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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