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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.03, 3,051.17 and 573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.03, 3,051.17 and 573.31 is: 859.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.03 : 3,051.17 = 573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.03/3,051.17 = 573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.03x = 3,051.17 × 573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.03x = 1,749,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,248.15/2,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.99

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