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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.80, 3,035.35 and 563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.80, 3,035.35 and 563.07 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.80 : 3,035.35 = 563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.80/3,035.35 = 563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.80x = 3,035.35 × 563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.80x = 1,709,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,111.71/2,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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