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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.62, 3,044.61 and 568.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.62, 3,044.61 and 568.79 is: 853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.62 : 3,044.61 = 568.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.62/3,044.61 = 568.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.62x = 3,044.61 × 568.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.62x = 1,731,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,743.72/2,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.24

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