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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.87, 3,046.58 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.87, 3,046.58 and 570.04 is: 855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.87 : 3,046.58 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.87/3,046.58 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.87x = 3,046.58 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.87x = 1,736,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,664.13/2,030.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.13

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