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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.85, 3,050.94 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.85, 3,050.94 and 573.12 is: 859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.85 : 3,050.94 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.85/3,050.94 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.85x = 3,050.94 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.85x = 1,748,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,554.73/2,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.73

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