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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.66, 3,041.02 and 566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.66, 3,041.02 and 566.94 is: 850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.66 : 3,041.02 = 566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.66/3,041.02 = 566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.66x = 3,041.02 × 566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.66x = 1,724,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,075.88/2,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.28

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