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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.83, 3,037.49 and 563.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.83, 3,037.49 and 563.99 is: 846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.83 : 3,037.49 = 563.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.83/3,037.49 = 563.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.83x = 3,037.49 × 563.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.83x = 1,713,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,100.21/2,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.05

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