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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.82, 3,034.28 and 561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.82, 3,034.28 and 561.97 is: 842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.82 : 3,034.28 = 561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.82/3,034.28 = 561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.82x = 3,034.28 × 561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.82x = 1,705,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,174.33/2,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.97

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