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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.38, 3,041.59 and 566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.38, 3,041.59 and 566.54 is: 849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.38 : 3,041.59 = 566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.38/3,041.59 = 566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.38x = 3,041.59 × 566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.38x = 1,723,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,182.40/2,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.96

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