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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.58, 3,050.10 and 572.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.58, 3,050.10 and 572.85 is: 859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.58 : 3,050.10 = 572.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.58/3,050.10 = 572.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.58x = 3,050.10 × 572.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.58x = 1,747,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,249.79/2,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.20

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