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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.63, 3,036.72 and 563.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.63, 3,036.72 and 563.63 is: 845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.63 : 3,036.72 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.63/3,036.72 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.63x = 3,036.72 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.63x = 1,711,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,573.42/2,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.38

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