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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.43, 3,047.15 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.43, 3,047.15 and 570.60 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.43 : 3,047.15 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.43/3,047.15 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.43x = 3,047.15 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.43x = 1,738,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,703.79/2,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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