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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.07, 3,040.78 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.07, 3,040.78 and 566.24 is: 849.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.07 : 3,040.78 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.07/3,040.78 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.07x = 3,040.78 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.07x = 1,721,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,811.27/2,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.41

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