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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.12, 3,046.68 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.12, 3,046.68 and 570.40 is: 855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.12 : 3,046.68 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.12/3,046.68 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.12x = 3,046.68 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.12x = 1,737,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,818.66/2,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.60

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