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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.89, 3,040.35 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.89, 3,040.35 and 566.07 is: 849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.89 : 3,040.35 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.89/3,040.35 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.89x = 3,040.35 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.89x = 1,721,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,050.92/2,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.11

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