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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.78, 3,033.62 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.78, 3,033.62 and 562.02 is: 842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.78 : 3,033.62 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.78/3,033.62 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.78x = 3,033.62 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.78x = 1,704,955.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,955.11/2,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.88

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