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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.68, 3,034.02 and 561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.68, 3,034.02 and 561.84 is: 842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.68 : 3,034.02 = 561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.68/3,034.02 = 561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.68x = 3,034.02 × 561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.68x = 1,704,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,624.53/2,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.75

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