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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.16, 3,039.32 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.16, 3,039.32 and 565.44 is: 848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.16 : 3,039.32 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.16/3,039.32 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.16x = 3,039.32 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.16x = 1,718,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,553.10/2,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.18

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