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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.24, 3,034.74 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.24, 3,034.74 and 562.60 is: 843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.24 : 3,034.74 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.24/3,034.74 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.24x = 3,034.74 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.24x = 1,707,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,344.72/2,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.87

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