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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.73, 3,038.60 and 564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.73, 3,038.60 and 564.92 is: 847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.73 : 3,038.60 = 564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.73/3,038.60 = 564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.73x = 3,038.60 × 564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.73x = 1,716,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,565.91/2,025.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.38

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