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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.56, 3,036.84 and 563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.56, 3,036.84 and 563.71 is: 845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.56 : 3,036.84 = 563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.56/3,036.84 = 563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.56x = 3,036.84 × 563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.56x = 1,711,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,898.76/2,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.57

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