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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.36, 3,039.68 and 565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.36, 3,039.68 and 565.62 is: 848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.36 : 3,039.68 = 565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.36/3,039.68 = 565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.36x = 3,039.68 × 565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.36x = 1,719,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,303.80/2,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.47

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