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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031, 3,046.65 and 570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031, 3,046.65 and 570.10 is: 855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031 : 3,046.65 = 570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031/3,046.65 = 570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031x = 3,046.65 × 570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031x = 1,736,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,887.55/2,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.19

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