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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.66, 3,034.87 and 562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.66, 3,034.87 and 562.92 is: 844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.66 : 3,034.87 = 562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.66/3,034.87 = 562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.66x = 3,034.87 × 562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.66x = 1,708,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,389.02/2,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.21

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