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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.31, 3,050.19 and 572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.31, 3,050.19 and 572.43 is: 858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.31 : 3,050.19 = 572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.31/3,050.19 = 572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.31x = 3,050.19 × 572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.31x = 1,746,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,020.26/2,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.71

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