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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.81, 3,038.61 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.81, 3,038.61 and 564.93 is: 847.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.81 : 3,038.61 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.81/3,038.61 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.81x = 3,038.61 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.81x = 1,716,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,601.95/2,025.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.37

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