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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.03, 3,038.77 and 565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.03, 3,038.77 and 565.06 is: 847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.03 : 3,038.77 = 565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.03/3,038.77 = 565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.03x = 3,038.77 × 565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.03x = 1,717,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,070.77/2,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.51

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