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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.64, 3,036.92 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.64, 3,036.92 and 563.76 is: 845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.64 : 3,036.92 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.64/3,036.92 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.64x = 3,036.92 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.64x = 1,712,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,094.02/2,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.63

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