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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.65, 3,036.99 and 563.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.65, 3,036.99 and 563.91 is: 845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.65 : 3,036.99 = 563.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.65/3,036.99 = 563.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.65x = 3,036.99 × 563.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.65x = 1,712,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,596.84/2,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.87

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