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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.85, 3,046.28 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.85, 3,046.28 and 569.97 is: 854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.85 : 3,046.28 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.85/3,046.28 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.85x = 3,046.28 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.85x = 1,736,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,285.36/2,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.96

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