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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.28, 3,033.43 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.28, 3,033.43 and 561.33 is: 842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.28 : 3,033.43 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.28/3,033.43 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.28x = 3,033.43 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.28x = 1,702,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,755.26/2,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.00

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