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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.80, 3,043.20 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.80, 3,043.20 and 568.20 is: 852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.80 : 3,043.20 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.80/3,043.20 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.80x = 3,043.20 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.80x = 1,729,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,146.24/2,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.30

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