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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.97, 3,037.42 and 564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.97, 3,037.42 and 564.06 is: 846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.97 : 3,037.42 = 564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.97/3,037.42 = 564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.97x = 3,037.42 × 564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.97x = 1,713,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,287.13/2,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.08

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