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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.30, 3,039.96 and 565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.30, 3,039.96 and 565.45 is: 848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.30 : 3,039.96 = 565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.30/3,039.96 = 565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.30x = 3,039.96 × 565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.30x = 1,718,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,945.38/2,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.32

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