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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.75, 3,050.80 and 572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.75, 3,050.80 and 572.91 is: 859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.75 : 3,050.80 = 572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.75/3,050.80 = 572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.75x = 3,050.80 × 572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.75x = 1,747,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,832.40/2,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.42

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