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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.94, 3,043.58 and 568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.94, 3,043.58 and 568.10 is: 852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.94 : 3,043.58 = 568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.94/3,043.58 = 568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.94x = 3,043.58 × 568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.94x = 1,729,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,062.57/2,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.20

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