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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.23, 3,033 and 561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.23, 3,033 and 561.04 is: 841.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.23 : 3,033 = 561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.23/3,033 = 561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.23x = 3,033 × 561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.23x = 1,701,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,634.32/2,022.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.46

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