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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.07, 3,049.61 and 572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.07, 3,049.61 and 572.19 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.07 : 3,049.61 = 572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.07/3,049.61 = 572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.07x = 3,049.61 × 572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.07x = 1,744,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,956.35/2,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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