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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.77, 3,049.33 and 571.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.77, 3,049.33 and 571.93 is: 857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.77 : 3,049.33 = 571.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.77/3,049.33 = 571.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.77x = 3,049.33 × 571.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.77x = 1,744,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,001.88/2,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.95

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