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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.03, 3,040.49 and 566.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.03, 3,040.49 and 566.15 is: 849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.03 : 3,040.49 = 566.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.03/3,040.49 = 566.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.03x = 3,040.49 × 566.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.03x = 1,721,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,359.63/2,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.20

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