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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.33, 3,047.18 and 570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.33, 3,047.18 and 570.47 is: 855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.33 : 3,047.18 = 570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.33/3,047.18 = 570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.33x = 3,047.18 × 570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.33x = 1,738,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,324.77/2,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.76

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