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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.15, 3,042.18 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.15, 3,042.18 and 567.27 is: 850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.15 : 3,042.18 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.15/3,042.18 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.15x = 3,042.18 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.15x = 1,725,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,737.45/2,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.89

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