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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.88, 3,041.52 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.88, 3,041.52 and 567.06 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.88 : 3,041.52 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.88/3,041.52 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.88x = 3,041.52 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.88x = 1,724,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,724.33/2,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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