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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.95, 3,034.59 and 562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.95, 3,034.59 and 562.11 is: 843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.95 : 3,034.59 = 562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.95/3,034.59 = 562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.95x = 3,034.59 × 562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.95x = 1,705,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,773.38/2,022.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.21

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