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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.02, 3,047.75 and 571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.02, 3,047.75 and 571.29 is: 856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.02 : 3,047.75 = 571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.02/3,047.75 = 571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.02x = 3,047.75 × 571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.02x = 1,741,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,149.10/2,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.86

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