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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.37, 3,034.76 and 562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.37, 3,034.76 and 562.22 is: 843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.37 : 3,034.76 = 562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.37/3,034.76 = 562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.37x = 3,034.76 × 562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.37x = 1,706,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,184.78/2,023.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.24

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