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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.67, 3,044.20 and 568.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.67, 3,044.20 and 568.50 is: 852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.67 : 3,044.20 = 568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.67/3,044.20 = 568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.67x = 3,044.20 × 568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.67x = 1,730,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,627.70/2,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.66

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