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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.23, 3,035.09 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.23, 3,035.09 and 562.40 is: 843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.23 : 3,035.09 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.23/3,035.09 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.23x = 3,035.09 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.23x = 1,706,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,934.62/2,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.67

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