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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.26, 3,048.04 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.26, 3,048.04 and 571.40 is: 857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.26 : 3,048.04 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.26/3,048.04 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.26x = 3,048.04 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.26x = 1,741,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,650.06/2,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.00

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