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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.43, 3,033.70 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.43, 3,033.70 and 561.60 is: 842.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.43 : 3,033.70 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.43/3,033.70 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.43x = 3,033.70 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.43x = 1,703,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,725.92/2,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.42

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