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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.19, 3,044.30 and 568.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.19, 3,044.30 and 568.35 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.19 : 3,044.30 = 568.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.19/3,044.30 = 568.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.19x = 3,044.30 × 568.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.19x = 1,730,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,225.06/2,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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