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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.56, 3,035.23 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.56, 3,035.23 and 562.72 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.56 : 3,035.23 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.56/3,035.23 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.56x = 3,035.23 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.56x = 1,707,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,984.63/2,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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