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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.62, 3,040.11 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.62, 3,040.11 and 565.79 is: 848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.62 : 3,040.11 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.62/3,040.11 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.62x = 3,040.11 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.62x = 1,720,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,048.64/2,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.73

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