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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.22, 3,049.49 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.22, 3,049.49 and 572.04 is: 857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.22 : 3,049.49 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.22/3,049.49 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.22x = 3,049.49 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.22x = 1,744,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,412.15/2,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.95

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