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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.84, 3,041.76 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.84, 3,041.76 and 567 is: 850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.84 : 3,041.76 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.84/3,041.76 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.84x = 3,041.76 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.84x = 1,724,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,677.92/2,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.50

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