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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.86, 3,045 and 569.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.86, 3,045 and 569.03 is: 853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.86 : 3,045 = 569.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.86/3,045 = 569.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.86x = 3,045 × 569.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.86x = 1,732,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,681.13/2,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.60

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