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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.77, 3,040.16 and 565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.77, 3,040.16 and 565.93 is: 848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.77 : 3,040.16 = 565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.77/3,040.16 = 565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.77x = 3,040.16 × 565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.77x = 1,720,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,518.72/2,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.90

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