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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.79, 3,050.25 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.79, 3,050.25 and 572.55 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.79 : 3,050.25 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.79/3,050.25 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.79x = 3,050.25 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.79x = 1,746,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,420.64/2,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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