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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.64, 3,051 and 572.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.64, 3,051 and 572.85 is: 859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.64 : 3,051 = 572.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.64/3,051 = 572.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.64x = 3,051 × 572.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.64x = 1,747,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,765.35/2,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.43

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