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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.08, 3,040.61 and 566.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.08, 3,040.61 and 566.23 is: 849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.08 : 3,040.61 = 566.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.08/3,040.61 = 566.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.08x = 3,040.61 × 566.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.08x = 1,721,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,680.37/2,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.34

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