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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.48, 3,040.87 and 566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.48, 3,040.87 and 566.29 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.48 : 3,040.87 = 566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.48/3,040.87 = 566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.48x = 3,040.87 × 566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.48x = 1,722,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,005.25/2,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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