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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.58, 3,049.36 and 571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.58, 3,049.36 and 571.70 is: 857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.58 : 3,049.36 = 571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.58/3,049.36 = 571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.58x = 3,049.36 × 571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.58x = 1,743,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,325.31/2,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.69

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