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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.18, 3,034.42 and 562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.18, 3,034.42 and 562.08 is: 843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.18 : 3,034.42 = 562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.18/3,034.42 = 562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.18x = 3,034.42 × 562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.18x = 1,705,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,586.79/2,023.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.02

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