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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.16, 3,042.32 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.16, 3,042.32 and 567.44 is: 851.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.16 : 3,042.32 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.16/3,042.32 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.16x = 3,042.32 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.16x = 1,726,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,334.06/2,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.18

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