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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.90, 3,034.34 and 562.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.90, 3,034.34 and 562.05 is: 843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.90 : 3,034.34 = 562.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.90/3,034.34 = 562.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.90x = 3,034.34 × 562.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.90x = 1,705,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,450.80/2,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.07

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