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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.24, 3,046.50 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.24, 3,046.50 and 570.24 is: 855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.24 : 3,046.50 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.24/3,046.50 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.24x = 3,046.50 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.24x = 1,737,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,236.16/2,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.26

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