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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.60, 3,040.02 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.60, 3,040.02 and 565.72 is: 848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.60 : 3,040.02 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.60/3,040.02 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.60x = 3,040.02 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.60x = 1,719,800.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,800.11/2,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.61

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