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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.67, 3,040.14 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.67, 3,040.14 and 565.79 is: 848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.67 : 3,040.14 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.67/3,040.14 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.67x = 3,040.14 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.67x = 1,720,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,080.81/2,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.72

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