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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.50, 3,036.40 and 563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.50, 3,036.40 and 563.26 is: 844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.50 : 3,036.40 = 563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.50/3,036.40 = 563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.50x = 3,036.40 × 563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.50x = 1,710,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,282.66/2,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.79

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