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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.67, 3,050.49 and 1,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.67, 3,050.49 and 1,571.60 is: 2,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.67 : 3,050.49 = 1,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.67/3,050.49 = 1,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.67x = 3,050.49 × 1,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.67x = 4,794,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,150.08/2,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.55

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