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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.62, 3,046.02 and 569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.62, 3,046.02 and 569.92 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.62 : 3,046.02 = 569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.62/3,046.02 = 569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.62x = 3,046.02 × 569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.62x = 1,735,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,987.72/2,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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