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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.33, 3,039.53 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.33, 3,039.53 and 565.60 is: 848.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.33 : 3,039.53 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.33/3,039.53 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.33x = 3,039.53 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.33x = 1,719,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,153.44/2,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.41

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