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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.35, 3,042.74 and 567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.35, 3,042.74 and 567.52 is: 851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.35 : 3,042.74 = 567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.35/3,042.74 = 567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.35x = 3,042.74 × 567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.35x = 1,726,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,809.62/2,028.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.34

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