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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.28, 3,040.32 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.28, 3,040.32 and 566.10 is: 848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.28 : 3,040.32 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.28/3,040.32 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.28x = 3,040.32 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.28x = 1,721,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,125.15/2,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.98

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