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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.23, 3,075.45 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.23, 3,075.45 and 569.55 is: 854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.23 : 3,075.45 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.23/3,075.45 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.23x = 3,075.45 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.23x = 1,751,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,622.55/2,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.35

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