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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.68, 3,036.76 and 563.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.68, 3,036.76 and 563.72 is: 845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.68 : 3,036.76 = 563.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.68/3,036.76 = 563.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.68x = 3,036.76 × 563.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.68x = 1,711,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,882.35/2,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.51

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