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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.64, 3,036.45 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.64, 3,036.45 and 563.88 is: 845.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.64 : 3,036.45 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.64/3,036.45 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.64x = 3,036.45 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.64x = 1,712,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,193.43/2,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.68

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