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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.46, 3,050.16 and 572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.46, 3,050.16 and 572.58 is: 858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.46 : 3,050.16 = 572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.46/3,050.16 = 572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.46x = 3,050.16 × 572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.46x = 1,746,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,460.61/2,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.86

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