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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.58, 3,046.16 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.58, 3,046.16 and 569.88 is: 854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.58 : 3,046.16 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.58/3,046.16 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.58x = 3,046.16 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.58x = 1,735,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,945.66/2,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.90

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