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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.74, 3,042.87 and 568.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.74, 3,042.87 and 568.00 is: 851.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.74 : 3,042.87 = 568.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.74/3,042.87 = 568.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.74x = 3,042.87 × 568.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.74x = 1,728,356.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,356.63/2,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.94

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