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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.50, 3,039.40 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.50, 3,039.40 and 565.26 is: 847.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.50 : 3,039.40 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.50/3,039.40 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.50x = 3,039.40 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.50x = 1,718,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,051.24/2,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.79

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