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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.56, 3,044.23 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.56, 3,044.23 and 548.76 is: 823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.56 : 3,044.23 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.56/3,044.23 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.56x = 3,044.23 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.56x = 1,670,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,551.16/2,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.11

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