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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.14, 3,039.71 and 565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.14, 3,039.71 and 565.29 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.14 : 3,039.71 = 565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.14/3,039.71 = 565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.14x = 3,039.71 × 565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.14x = 1,718,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,302.47/2,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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