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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.18, 3,036.29 and 563.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.18, 3,036.29 and 563.45 is: 845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.18 : 3,036.29 = 563.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.18/3,036.29 = 563.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.18x = 3,036.29 × 563.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.18x = 1,710,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,797.60/2,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.18

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