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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.63, 3,040.46 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.63, 3,040.46 and 565.79 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.63 : 3,040.46 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.63/3,040.46 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.63x = 3,040.46 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.63x = 1,720,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,261.86/2,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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