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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.16, 3,036.32 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.16, 3,036.32 and 563.44 is: 845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.16 : 3,036.32 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.16/3,036.32 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.16x = 3,036.32 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.16x = 1,710,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,784.14/2,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.18

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