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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.77, 3,047.25 and 570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.77, 3,047.25 and 570.94 is: 856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.77 : 3,047.25 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.77/3,047.25 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.77x = 3,047.25 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.77x = 1,739,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,796.92/2,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.30

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