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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.09, 3,040.67 and 566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.09, 3,040.67 and 566.25 is: 849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.09 : 3,040.67 = 566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.09/3,040.67 = 566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.09x = 3,040.67 × 566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.09x = 1,721,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,779.39/2,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.38

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