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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.04, 3,044.40 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.04, 3,044.40 and 568.80 is: 853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.04 : 3,044.40 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.04/3,044.40 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.04x = 3,044.40 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.04x = 1,731,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,654.72/2,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.02

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