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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.12, 3,034.26 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.12, 3,034.26 and 562.36 is: 843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.12 : 3,034.26 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.12/3,034.26 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.12x = 3,034.26 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.12x = 1,706,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,346.45/2,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.42

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