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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.51, 3,033.75 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.51, 3,033.75 and 561.66 is: 842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.51 : 3,033.75 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.51/3,033.75 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.51x = 3,033.75 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.51x = 1,703,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,936.03/2,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.49

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