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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.79, 3,041.26 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.79, 3,041.26 and 566.55 is: 849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.79 : 3,041.26 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.79/3,041.26 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.79x = 3,041.26 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.79x = 1,723,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,025.85/2,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.71

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