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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.01, 3,048.12 and 571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.01, 3,048.12 and 571.27 is: 856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.01 : 3,048.12 = 571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.01/3,048.12 = 571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.01x = 3,048.12 × 571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.01x = 1,741,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,299.51/2,032.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.93

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