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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.23, 3,034.50 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.23, 3,034.50 and 562.04 is: 842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.23 : 3,034.50 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.23/3,034.50 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.23x = 3,034.50 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.23x = 1,705,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,510.38/2,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.96

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