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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.01, 3,043.52 and 568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.01, 3,043.52 and 568.13 is: 852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.01 : 3,043.52 = 568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.01/3,043.52 = 568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.01x = 3,043.52 × 568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.01x = 1,729,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,096.96/2,029.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.19

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