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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.18, 3,040.80 and 566.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.18, 3,040.80 and 566.31 is: 849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.18 : 3,040.80 = 566.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.18/3,040.80 = 566.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.18x = 3,040.80 × 566.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.18x = 1,722,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,020.24/2,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.47

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