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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.67, 3,048.64 and 571.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.67, 3,048.64 and 571.47 is: 857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.67 : 3,048.64 = 571.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.67/3,048.64 = 571.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.67x = 3,048.64 × 571.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.67x = 1,742,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,206.30/2,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.10

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