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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.38, 3,045.78 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.38, 3,045.78 and 569.55 is: 854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.38 : 3,045.78 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.38/3,045.78 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.38x = 3,045.78 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.38x = 1,734,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,724.00/2,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.38

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