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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.48, 3,042.74 and 567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.48, 3,042.74 and 567.46 is: 851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.48 : 3,042.74 = 567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.48/3,042.74 = 567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.48x = 3,042.74 × 567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.48x = 1,726,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,633.24/2,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.20

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