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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.07, 3,040.23 and 565.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.07, 3,040.23 and 565.95 is: 848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.07 : 3,040.23 = 565.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.07/3,040.23 = 565.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.07x = 3,040.23 × 565.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.07x = 1,720,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,618.17/2,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.82

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