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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.16, 3,043.68 and 568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.16, 3,043.68 and 568.26 is: 852.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.16 : 3,043.68 = 568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.16/3,043.68 = 568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.16x = 3,043.68 × 568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.16x = 1,729,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,601.60/2,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.37

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