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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.04, 3,036.08 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.04, 3,036.08 and 563.20 is: 844.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.04 : 3,036.08 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.04/3,036.08 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.04x = 3,036.08 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.04x = 1,709,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,920.26/2,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.81

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