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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.78, 3,075.92 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.78, 3,075.92 and 570.11 is: 855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.78 : 3,075.92 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.78/3,075.92 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.78x = 3,075.92 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.78x = 1,753,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,612.75/2,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.10

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