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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.33, 3,050.21 and 1,571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.33, 3,050.21 and 1,571.35 is: 2,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.33 : 3,050.21 = 1,571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.33/3,050.21 = 1,571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.33x = 3,050.21 × 1,571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.33x = 4,792,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,939.63/2,032.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.35

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