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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.05, 3,035.70 and 562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.05, 3,035.70 and 562.90 is: 844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.05 : 3,035.70 = 562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.05/3,035.70 = 562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.05x = 3,035.70 × 562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.05x = 1,708,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,795.53/2,024.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.25

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