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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.35, 3,050.19 and 572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.35, 3,050.19 and 572.62 is: 858.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.35 : 3,050.19 = 572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.35/3,050.19 = 572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.35x = 3,050.19 × 572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.35x = 1,746,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,599.80/2,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.98

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