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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.17, 3,050.89 and 572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.17, 3,050.89 and 572.97 is: 859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.17 : 3,050.89 = 572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.17/3,050.89 = 572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.17x = 3,050.89 × 572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.17x = 1,748,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,068.44/2,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.35

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