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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.39, 3,042.59 and 1,566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.39, 3,042.59 and 1,566.84 is: 2,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.39 : 3,042.59 = 1,566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.39/3,042.59 = 1,566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.39x = 3,042.59 × 1,566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.39x = 4,767,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,243.88/2,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.26

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