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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.70, 3,043.05 and 567.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.70, 3,043.05 and 567.87 is: 851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.70 : 3,043.05 = 567.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.70/3,043.05 = 567.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.70x = 3,043.05 × 567.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.70x = 1,728,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,056.80/2,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.81

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