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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.15, 3,034.72 and 562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.15, 3,034.72 and 562.30 is: 843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.15 : 3,034.72 = 562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.15/3,034.72 = 562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.15x = 3,034.72 × 562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.15x = 1,706,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,423.06/2,023.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.45

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