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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.90, 3,050.78 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.90, 3,050.78 and 573.02 is: 859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.90 : 3,050.78 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.90/3,050.78 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.90x = 3,050.78 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.90x = 1,748,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,139.84/2,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.50

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