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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.59, 3,044.52 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.59, 3,044.52 and 568.80 is: 853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.59 : 3,044.52 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.59/3,044.52 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.59x = 3,044.52 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.59x = 1,731,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,722.98/2,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.24

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