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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.38, 3,038.08 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.38, 3,038.08 and 564.96 is: 847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.38 : 3,038.08 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.38/3,038.08 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.38x = 3,038.08 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.38x = 1,716,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,393.68/2,025.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.44

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