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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.04, 3,051.08 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.04, 3,051.08 and 573.22 is: 859.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.04 : 3,051.08 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.04/3,051.08 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.04x = 3,051.08 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.04x = 1,748,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,940.08/2,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.84

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