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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.62, 3,039.66 and 565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.62, 3,039.66 and 565.74 is: 848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.62 : 3,039.66 = 565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.62/3,039.66 = 565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.62x = 3,039.66 × 565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.62x = 1,719,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,657.25/2,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.53

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