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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.13, 3,038.73 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.13, 3,038.73 and 565.40 is: 847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.13 : 3,038.73 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.13/3,038.73 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.13x = 3,038.73 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.13x = 1,718,097.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,097.94/2,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.97

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