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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.12, 3,049.68 and 572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.12, 3,049.68 and 572.33 is: 858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.12 : 3,049.68 = 572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.12/3,049.68 = 572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.12x = 3,049.68 × 572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.12x = 1,745,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,408.11/2,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.49

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