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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.80, 3,038.68 and 564.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.80, 3,038.68 and 564.83 is: 847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.80 : 3,038.68 = 564.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.80/3,038.68 = 564.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.80x = 3,038.68 × 564.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.80x = 1,716,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,334.53/2,025.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.24

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