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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.40, 3,039.06 and 565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.40, 3,039.06 and 565.70 is: 848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.40 : 3,039.06 = 565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.40/3,039.06 = 565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.40x = 3,039.06 × 565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.40x = 1,719,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,196.24/2,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.40

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