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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.82, 3,044.57 and 568.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.82, 3,044.57 and 568.89 is: 853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.82 : 3,044.57 = 568.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.82/3,044.57 = 568.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.82x = 3,044.57 × 568.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.82x = 1,732,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,022.58/2,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.29

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