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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.56, 3,041.46 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.56, 3,041.46 and 566.80 is: 850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.56 : 3,041.46 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.56/3,041.46 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.56x = 3,041.46 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.56x = 1,723,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,899.53/2,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.23

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