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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.17, 3,049.39 and 571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.17, 3,049.39 and 571.97 is: 857.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.17 : 3,049.39 = 571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.17/3,049.39 = 571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.17x = 3,049.39 × 571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.17x = 1,744,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,165.79/2,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.86

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