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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.46, 3,050.18 and 572.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.46, 3,050.18 and 572.61 is: 858.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.46 : 3,050.18 = 572.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.46/3,050.18 = 572.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.46x = 3,050.18 × 572.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.46x = 1,746,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,560.71/2,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.91

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