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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.85, 3,038.77 and 565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.85, 3,038.77 and 565.04 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.85 : 3,038.77 = 565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.85/3,038.77 = 565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.85x = 3,038.77 × 565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.85x = 1,717,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,009.99/2,025.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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