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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.60, 3,035.40 and 562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.60, 3,035.40 and 562.86 is: 844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.60 : 3,035.40 = 562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.60/3,035.40 = 562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.60x = 3,035.40 × 562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.60x = 1,708,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,505.24/2,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.29

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