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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.07, 3,048.11 and 571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.07, 3,048.11 and 571.19 is: 856.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.07 : 3,048.11 = 571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.07/3,048.11 = 571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.07x = 3,048.11 × 571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.07x = 1,741,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,047.09/2,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.79

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