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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.93, 3,038.52 and 565.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.93, 3,038.52 and 565.23 is: 847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.93 : 3,038.52 = 565.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.93/3,038.52 = 565.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.93x = 3,038.52 × 565.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.93x = 1,717,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,462.66/2,025.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.74

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