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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.35, 3,033.53 and 561.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.35, 3,033.53 and 561.51 is: 842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.35 : 3,033.53 = 561.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.35/3,033.53 = 561.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.35x = 3,033.53 × 561.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.35x = 1,703,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,342.26/2,022.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.26

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