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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.85, 3,040.38 and 566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.85, 3,040.38 and 566.09 is: 849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.85 : 3,040.38 = 566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.85/3,040.38 = 566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.85x = 3,040.38 × 566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.85x = 1,721,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,128.71/2,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.16

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