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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.79, 3,036.77 and 563.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.79, 3,036.77 and 563.55 is: 845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.79 : 3,036.77 = 563.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.79/3,036.77 = 563.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.79x = 3,036.77 × 563.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.79x = 1,711,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,371.73/2,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.21

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