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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.86, 3,034.29 and 561.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.86, 3,034.29 and 561.98 is: 842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.86 : 3,034.29 = 561.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.86/3,034.29 = 561.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.86x = 3,034.29 × 561.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.86x = 1,705,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,195.12/2,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.96

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