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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.02, 3,046.26 and 570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.02, 3,046.26 and 570.28 is: 855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.02 : 3,046.26 = 570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.02/3,046.26 = 570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.02x = 3,046.26 × 570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.02x = 1,737,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,221.15/2,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.34

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