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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.28, 3,046.36 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.28, 3,046.36 and 570.48 is: 855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.28 : 3,046.36 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.28/3,046.36 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.28x = 3,046.36 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.28x = 1,737,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,887.45/2,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.56

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