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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.27, 3,050.08 and 572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.27, 3,050.08 and 572.43 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.27 : 3,050.08 = 572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.27/3,050.08 = 572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.27x = 3,050.08 × 572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.27x = 1,745,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,955.86/2,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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