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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.91, 3,036.74 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.91, 3,036.74 and 564.18 is: 846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.91 : 3,036.74 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.91/3,036.74 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.91x = 3,036.74 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.91x = 1,713,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,265.15/2,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.09

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