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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.20, 3,038.67 and 565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.20, 3,038.67 and 565.41 is: 847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.20 : 3,038.67 = 565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.20/3,038.67 = 565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.20x = 3,038.67 × 565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.20x = 1,718,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,094.40/2,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.94

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