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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.60, 3,050.50 and 572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.60, 3,050.50 and 572.86 is: 859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.60 : 3,050.50 = 572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.60/3,050.50 = 572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.60x = 3,050.50 × 572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.60x = 1,747,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,512.89/2,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.32

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