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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.99, 3,050.56 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.99, 3,050.56 and 573.15 is: 859.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.99 : 3,050.56 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.99/3,050.56 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.99x = 3,050.56 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.99x = 1,748,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,425.60/2,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.61

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