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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.05, 3,048.09 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.05, 3,048.09 and 571.20 is: 856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.05 : 3,048.09 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.05/3,048.09 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.05x = 3,048.09 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.05x = 1,741,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,066.15/2,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.80

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