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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.27, 3,039.19 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.27, 3,039.19 and 565.30 is: 847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.27 : 3,039.19 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.27/3,039.19 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.27x = 3,039.19 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.27x = 1,718,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,054.11/2,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.89

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