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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.40, 3,044.46 and 568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.40, 3,044.46 and 568.52 is: 852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.40 : 3,044.46 = 568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.40/3,044.46 = 568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.40x = 3,044.46 × 568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.40x = 1,730,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,836.40/2,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.88

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