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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.90, 3,034.08 and 561.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.90, 3,034.08 and 561.93 is: 842.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.90 : 3,034.08 = 561.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.90/3,034.08 = 561.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.90x = 3,034.08 × 561.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.90x = 1,704,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,940.57/2,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.82

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