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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.24, 3,048.01 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.24, 3,048.01 and 571.05 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.24 : 3,048.01 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.24/3,048.01 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.24x = 3,048.01 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.24x = 1,740,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,557.06/2,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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