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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.89, 3,042.02 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.89, 3,042.02 and 567.04 is: 850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.89 : 3,042.02 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.89/3,042.02 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.89x = 3,042.02 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.89x = 1,724,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,947.37/2,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.61

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