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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.03, 3,045.99 and 570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.03, 3,045.99 and 570.27 is: 855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.03 : 3,045.99 = 570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.03/3,045.99 = 570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.03x = 3,045.99 × 570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.03x = 1,737,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,036.72/2,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.25

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