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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.17, 3,039.25 and 565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.17, 3,039.25 and 565.33 is: 847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.17 : 3,039.25 = 565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.17/3,039.25 = 565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.17x = 3,039.25 × 565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.17x = 1,718,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,179.20/2,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.99

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