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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.50, 3,041.26 and 566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.50, 3,041.26 and 566.66 is: 849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.50 : 3,041.26 = 566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.50/3,041.26 = 566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.50x = 3,041.26 × 566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.50x = 1,723,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,360.39/2,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.99

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