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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.32, 3,051.14 and 573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.32, 3,051.14 and 573.13 is: 859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.32 : 3,051.14 = 573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.32/3,051.14 = 573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.32x = 3,051.14 × 573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.32x = 1,748,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,689.37/2,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.60

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