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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.44, 3,070.59 and 566.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.44, 3,070.59 and 566.31 is: 849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.44 : 3,070.59 = 566.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.44/3,070.59 = 566.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.44x = 3,070.59 × 566.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.44x = 1,738,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,905.82/2,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.31

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