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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.17, 3,036.26 and 563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.17, 3,036.26 and 563.32 is: 844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.17 : 3,036.26 = 563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.17/3,036.26 = 563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.17x = 3,036.26 × 563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.17x = 1,710,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,389.60/2,024.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.98

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