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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.93, 3,043.51 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.93, 3,043.51 and 568.20 is: 852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.93 : 3,043.51 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.93/3,043.51 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.93x = 3,043.51 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.93x = 1,729,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,322.38/2,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.33

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