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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.55, 3,050.33 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.55, 3,050.33 and 572.94 is: 859.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.55 : 3,050.33 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.55/3,050.33 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.55x = 3,050.33 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.55x = 1,747,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,653.21/2,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.41

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