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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.57, 3,041.31 and 566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.57, 3,041.31 and 566.70 is: 850.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.57 : 3,041.31 = 566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.57/3,041.31 = 566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.57x = 3,041.31 × 566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.57x = 1,723,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,501.10/2,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.03

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