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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.04, 3,048.08 and 571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.04, 3,048.08 and 571.22 is: 856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.04 : 3,048.08 = 571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.04/3,048.08 = 571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.04x = 3,048.08 × 571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.04x = 1,741,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,124.26/2,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.84

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