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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.09, 3,039.13 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.09, 3,039.13 and 565.20 is: 847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.09 : 3,039.13 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.09/3,039.13 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.09x = 3,039.13 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.09x = 1,717,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,716.28/2,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.80

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