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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.46, 3,044.36 and 568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.46, 3,044.36 and 568.61 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.46 : 3,044.36 = 568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.46/3,044.36 = 568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.46x = 3,044.36 × 568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.46x = 1,731,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,053.54/2,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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