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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.47, 3,033.80 and 561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.47, 3,033.80 and 561.59 is: 842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.47 : 3,033.80 = 561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.47/3,033.80 = 561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.47x = 3,033.80 × 561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.47x = 1,703,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,748.93/2,022.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.41

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