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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.82, 3,040.40 and 565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.82, 3,040.40 and 565.99 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.82 : 3,040.40 = 565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.82/3,040.40 = 565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.82x = 3,040.40 × 565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.82x = 1,720,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,836.00/2,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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