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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.16, 3,046.82 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.16, 3,046.82 and 570.44 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.16 : 3,046.82 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.16/3,046.82 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.16x = 3,046.82 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.16x = 1,738,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,028.00/2,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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