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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.89, 3,043.39 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.89, 3,043.39 and 568.16 is: 852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.89 : 3,043.39 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.89/3,043.39 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.89x = 3,043.39 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.89x = 1,729,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,115.83/2,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.25

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