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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.01, 2,808.02 and 573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.01, 2,808.02 and 573.47 is: 860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.01 : 2,808.02 = 573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.01/2,808.02 = 573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.01x = 2,808.02 × 573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.01x = 1,610,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,315.23/1,872.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.21

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