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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.47, 3,050.20 and 572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.47, 3,050.20 and 572.62 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.47 : 3,050.20 = 572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.47/3,050.20 = 572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.47x = 3,050.20 × 572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.47x = 1,746,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,603.93/2,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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