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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.66, 3,041.34 and 566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.66, 3,041.34 and 566.78 is: 850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.66 : 3,041.34 = 566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.66/3,041.34 = 566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.66x = 3,041.34 × 566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.66x = 1,723,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,770.69/2,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.13

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