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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.17, 3,034.75 and 562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.17, 3,034.75 and 562.33 is: 843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.17 : 3,034.75 = 562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.17/3,034.75 = 562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.17x = 3,034.75 × 562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.17x = 1,706,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,530.97/2,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.49

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