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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.11, 3,036.21 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.11, 3,036.21 and 563.24 is: 844.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.11 : 3,036.21 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.11/3,036.21 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.11x = 3,036.21 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.11x = 1,710,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,120.40/2,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.87

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