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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.74, 3,033.75 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.74, 3,033.75 and 561.54 is: 842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.74 : 3,033.75 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.74/3,033.75 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.74x = 3,033.75 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.74x = 1,703,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,571.98/2,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.21

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