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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.25, 3,043.95 and 568.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.25, 3,043.95 and 568.37 is: 852.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.25 : 3,043.95 = 568.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.25/3,043.95 = 568.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.25x = 3,043.95 × 568.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.25x = 1,730,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,074.64/2,029.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.57

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