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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.71, 3,041.68 and 566.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.71, 3,041.68 and 566.86 is: 850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.71 : 3,041.68 = 566.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.71/3,041.68 = 566.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.71x = 3,041.68 × 566.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.71x = 1,724,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,197.70/2,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.32

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