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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.16, 3,033.40 and 561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.16, 3,033.40 and 561.30 is: 841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.16 : 3,033.40 = 561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.16/3,033.40 = 561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.16x = 3,033.40 × 561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.16x = 1,702,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,647.42/2,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.99

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