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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.42, 3,050.70 and 572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.42, 3,050.70 and 572.58 is: 859.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.42 : 3,050.70 = 572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.42/3,050.70 = 572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.42x = 3,050.70 × 572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.42x = 1,746,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,769.81/2,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.03

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