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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.40, 3,035.22 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.40, 3,035.22 and 562.52 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.40 : 3,035.22 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.40/3,035.22 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.40x = 3,035.22 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.40x = 1,707,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,371.95/2,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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