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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.20, 3,040.97 and 566.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.20, 3,040.97 and 566.35 is: 849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.20 : 3,040.97 = 566.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.20/3,040.97 = 566.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.20x = 3,040.97 × 566.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.20x = 1,722,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,247.17/2,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.57

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