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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.28, 3,034.93 and 562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.28, 3,034.93 and 562.33 is: 843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.28 : 3,034.93 = 562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.28/3,034.93 = 562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.28x = 3,034.93 × 562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.28x = 1,706,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,632.19/2,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.50

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