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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.41, 3,033.83 and 561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.41, 3,033.83 and 561.56 is: 842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.41 : 3,033.83 = 561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.41/3,033.83 = 561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.41x = 3,033.83 × 561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.41x = 1,703,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,682.35/2,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.40

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