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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.73, 3,035.60 and 562.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.73, 3,035.60 and 562.99 is: 844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.73 : 3,035.60 = 562.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.73/3,035.60 = 562.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.73x = 3,035.60 × 562.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.73x = 1,709,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,012.44/2,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.49

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