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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.38, 3,036 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.38, 3,036 and 563.20 is: 844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.38 : 3,036 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.38/3,036 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.38x = 3,036 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.38x = 1,709,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,875.20/2,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.64

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