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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.92, 3,038.54 and 565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.92, 3,038.54 and 565.22 is: 847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.92 : 3,038.54 = 565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.92/3,038.54 = 565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.92x = 3,038.54 × 565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.92x = 1,717,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,425.56/2,025.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.73

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