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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.48, 3,048.11 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.48, 3,048.11 and 571.24 is: 856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.48 : 3,048.11 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.48/3,048.11 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.48x = 3,048.11 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.48x = 1,741,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,202.36/2,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.69

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