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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.75, 3,038.49 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.75, 3,038.49 and 564.93 is: 847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.75 : 3,038.49 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.75/3,038.49 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.75x = 3,038.49 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.75x = 1,716,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,534.16/2,025.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.36

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