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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,051.38 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,051.38 and 573.44 is: 860.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,051.38 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,051.38 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,051.38 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 1,749,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,783.35/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.19

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