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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.04, 3,034.58 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.04, 3,034.58 and 562.20 is: 843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.04 : 3,034.58 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.04/3,034.58 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.04x = 3,034.58 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.04x = 1,706,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,040.88/2,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.31

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