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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.14, 3,034.74 and 562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.14, 3,034.74 and 562.26 is: 843.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.14 : 3,034.74 = 562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.14/3,034.74 = 562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.14x = 3,034.74 × 562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.14x = 1,706,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,312.91/2,023.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.40

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