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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.70, 3,033.48 and 561.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.70, 3,033.48 and 561.49 is: 842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.70 : 3,033.48 = 561.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.70/3,033.48 = 561.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.70x = 3,033.48 × 561.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.70x = 1,703,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,268.69/2,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.08

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