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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.19, 3,046.95 and 570.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.19, 3,046.95 and 570.35 is: 855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.19 : 3,046.95 = 570.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.19/3,046.95 = 570.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.19x = 3,046.95 × 570.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.19x = 1,737,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,835.55/2,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.58

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