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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.49, 3,042.74 and 567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.49, 3,042.74 and 567.69 is: 851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.49 : 3,042.74 = 567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.49/3,042.74 = 567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.49x = 3,042.74 × 567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.49x = 1,727,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,333.07/2,028.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.54

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