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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.96, 3,046.44 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.96, 3,046.44 and 570.08 is: 855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.96 : 3,046.44 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.96/3,046.44 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.96x = 3,046.44 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.96x = 1,736,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,714.52/2,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.12

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