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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.37, 3,050.26 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.37, 3,050.26 and 572.54 is: 858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.37 : 3,050.26 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.37/3,050.26 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.37x = 3,050.26 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.37x = 1,746,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,379.18/2,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.86

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