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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.97, 3,045.08 and 569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.97, 3,045.08 and 569.24 is: 853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.97 : 3,045.08 = 569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.97/3,045.08 = 569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.97x = 3,045.08 × 569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.97x = 1,733,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,374.69/2,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.89

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