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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.31, 3,035.14 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.31, 3,035.14 and 562.48 is: 843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.31 : 3,035.14 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.31/3,035.14 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.31x = 3,035.14 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.31x = 1,707,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,196.55/2,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.76

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