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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.01, 3,049.53 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.01, 3,049.53 and 572.18 is: 858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.01 : 3,049.53 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.01/3,049.53 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.01x = 3,049.53 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.01x = 1,744,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,861.97/2,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.27

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