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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.55, 3,035.36 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.55, 3,035.36 and 562.68 is: 844.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.55 : 3,035.36 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.55/3,035.36 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.55x = 3,035.36 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.55x = 1,707,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,934.61/2,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.03

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