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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.36, 3,035.92 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.36, 3,035.92 and 563.12 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.36 : 3,035.92 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.36/3,035.92 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.36x = 3,035.92 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.36x = 1,709,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,587.27/2,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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