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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.10, 3,049.74 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.10, 3,049.74 and 572.40 is: 858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.10 : 3,049.74 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.10/3,049.74 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.10x = 3,049.74 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.10x = 1,745,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,671.18/2,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.63

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