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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.71, 3,050.55 and 572.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.71, 3,050.55 and 572.85 is: 859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.71 : 3,050.55 = 572.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.71/3,050.55 = 572.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.71x = 3,050.55 × 572.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.71x = 1,747,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,507.57/2,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.27

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