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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.98, 3,035.96 and 563.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.98, 3,035.96 and 563.14 is: 844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.98 : 3,035.96 = 563.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.98/3,035.96 = 563.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.98x = 3,035.96 × 563.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.98x = 1,709,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,670.51/2,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.71

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