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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.21, 3,070.80 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.21, 3,070.80 and 566.46 is: 849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.21 : 3,070.80 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.21/3,070.80 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.21x = 3,070.80 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.21x = 1,739,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,485.37/2,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.69

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