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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.67, 3,037.14 and 563.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.67, 3,037.14 and 563.79 is: 845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.67 : 3,037.14 = 563.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.67/3,037.14 = 563.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.67x = 3,037.14 × 563.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.67x = 1,712,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,309.16/2,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.72

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