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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.30, 3,032.92 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.30, 3,032.92 and 561.12 is: 841.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.30 : 3,032.92 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.30/3,032.92 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.30x = 3,032.92 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.30x = 1,701,832.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,832.07/2,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.53

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