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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.44, 3,050.33 and 572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.44, 3,050.33 and 572.60 is: 858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.44 : 3,050.33 = 572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.44/3,050.33 = 572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.44x = 3,050.33 × 572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.44x = 1,746,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,623.72/2,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.95

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