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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.07, 3,044.10 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.07, 3,044.10 and 568.20 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.07 : 3,044.10 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.07/3,044.10 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.07x = 3,044.10 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.07x = 1,729,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,657.62/2,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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