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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.94, 3,040.40 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.94, 3,040.40 and 566.08 is: 849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.94 : 3,040.40 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.94/3,040.40 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.94x = 3,040.40 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.94x = 1,721,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,103.45/2,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.12

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