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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.68, 3,042.77 and 567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.68, 3,042.77 and 567.94 is: 851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.68 : 3,042.77 = 567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.68/3,042.77 = 567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.68x = 3,042.77 × 567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.68x = 1,728,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,110.79/2,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.84

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