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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.46, 3,033.71 and 561.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.46, 3,033.71 and 561.63 is: 842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.46 : 3,033.71 = 561.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.46/3,033.71 = 561.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.46x = 3,033.71 × 561.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.46x = 1,703,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,822.55/2,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.45

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