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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.22, 3,065.92 and 563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.22, 3,065.92 and 563.06 is: 844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.22 : 3,065.92 = 563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.22/3,065.92 = 563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.22x = 3,065.92 × 563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.22x = 1,726,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,281.59/2,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.47

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