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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.84, 3,043.27 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.84, 3,043.27 and 568.01 is: 852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.84 : 3,043.27 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.84/3,043.27 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.84x = 3,043.27 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.84x = 1,728,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,607.79/2,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.02

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