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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.62, 3,035.52 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.62, 3,035.52 and 562.74 is: 844.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.62 : 3,035.52 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.62/3,035.52 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.62x = 3,035.52 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.62x = 1,708,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,208.52/2,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.14

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