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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.79, 3,050.79 and 573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.79, 3,050.79 and 573.06 is: 859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.79 : 3,050.79 = 573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.79/3,050.79 = 573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.79x = 3,050.79 × 573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.79x = 1,748,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,285.72/2,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.62

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