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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.34, 3,039.54 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.34, 3,039.54 and 565.50 is: 848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.34 : 3,039.54 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.34/3,039.54 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.34x = 3,039.54 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.34x = 1,718,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,859.87/2,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.26

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