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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.48, 3,049.86 and 572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.48, 3,049.86 and 572.30 is: 858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.48 : 3,049.86 = 572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.48/3,049.86 = 572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.48x = 3,049.86 × 572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.48x = 1,745,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,434.88/2,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.35

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