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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.26, 3,041.08 and 566.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.26, 3,041.08 and 566.43 is: 849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.26 : 3,041.08 = 566.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.26/3,041.08 = 566.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.26x = 3,041.08 × 566.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.26x = 1,722,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,546.12/2,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.69

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