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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.91, 3,038.88 and 565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.91, 3,038.88 and 565.18 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.91 : 3,038.88 = 565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.91/3,038.88 = 565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.91x = 3,038.88 × 565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.91x = 1,717,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,508.72/2,025.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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