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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.43, 3,047.16 and 570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.43, 3,047.16 and 570.61 is: 855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.43 : 3,047.16 = 570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.43/3,047.16 = 570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.43x = 3,047.16 × 570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.43x = 1,738,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,739.97/2,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.92

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