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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.28, 3,043.36 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.28, 3,043.36 and 568.32 is: 852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.28 : 3,043.36 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.28/3,043.36 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.28x = 3,043.36 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.28x = 1,729,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,602.36/2,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.32

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