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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.24, 3,051 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.24, 3,051 and 573.60 is: 860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.24 : 3,051 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.24/3,051 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.24x = 3,051 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.24x = 1,750,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,053.60/2,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.30

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