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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.34, 3,046.65 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.34, 3,046.65 and 570.14 is: 855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.34 : 3,046.65 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.34/3,046.65 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.34x = 3,046.65 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.34x = 1,737,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,017.03/2,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.11

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