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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.95, 3,044.30 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.95, 3,044.30 and 569.16 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.95 : 3,044.30 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.95/3,044.30 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.95x = 3,044.30 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.95x = 1,732,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,690.94/2,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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