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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.96, 3,042.11 and 567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.96, 3,042.11 and 567.11 is: 850.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.96 : 3,042.11 = 567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.96/3,042.11 = 567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.96x = 3,042.11 × 567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.96x = 1,725,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,192.96/2,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.71

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