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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.24, 3,043.39 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.24, 3,043.39 and 568.54 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.24 : 3,043.39 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.24/3,043.39 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.24x = 3,043.39 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.24x = 1,730,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,270.89/2,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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