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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.11, 3,047.79 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.11, 3,047.79 and 570.96 is: 856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.11 : 3,047.79 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.11/3,047.79 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.11x = 3,047.79 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.11x = 1,740,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,166.18/2,032.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.33

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