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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.32, 3,043.86 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.32, 3,043.86 and 568.44 is: 852.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.32 : 3,043.86 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.32/3,043.86 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.32x = 3,043.86 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.32x = 1,730,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,251.78/2,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.63

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