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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.98, 3,050.92 and 573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.98, 3,050.92 and 573.10 is: 859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.98 : 3,050.92 = 573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.98/3,050.92 = 573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.98x = 3,050.92 × 573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.98x = 1,748,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,482.25/2,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.64

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