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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.44, 3,049.82 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.44, 3,049.82 and 572.27 is: 858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.44 : 3,049.82 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.44/3,049.82 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.44x = 3,049.82 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.44x = 1,745,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,304.53/2,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.30

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