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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.18, 3,064.52 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.18, 3,064.52 and 562.55 is: 843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.18 : 3,064.52 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.18/3,064.52 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.18x = 3,064.52 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.18x = 1,723,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,945.73/2,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.76

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