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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.67, 3,068.58 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.67, 3,068.58 and 565.02 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.67 : 3,068.58 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.67/3,068.58 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.67x = 3,068.58 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.67x = 1,733,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,809.07/2,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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