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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.36, 3,034.72 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.36, 3,034.72 and 562.56 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.36 : 3,034.72 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.36/3,034.72 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.36x = 3,034.72 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.36x = 1,707,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,212.08/2,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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