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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.58, 3,042.97 and 567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.58, 3,042.97 and 567.88 is: 851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.58 : 3,042.97 = 567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.58/3,042.97 = 567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.58x = 3,042.97 × 567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.58x = 1,728,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,032.78/2,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.84

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