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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.47, 3,046.75 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.47, 3,046.75 and 570.29 is: 855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.47 : 3,046.75 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.47/3,046.75 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.47x = 3,046.75 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.47x = 1,737,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,514.40/2,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.30

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