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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.29, 3,043.86 and 568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.29, 3,043.86 and 568.40 is: 852.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.29 : 3,043.86 = 568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.29/3,043.86 = 568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.29x = 3,043.86 × 568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.29x = 1,730,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,114.80/2,029.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.57

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