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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.38, 3,035.07 and 562.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.38, 3,035.07 and 562.95 is: 844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.38 : 3,035.07 = 562.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.38/3,035.07 = 562.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.38x = 3,035.07 × 562.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.38x = 1,708,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,592.66/2,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.43

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