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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.33, 3,051.23 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.33, 3,051.23 and 573.60 is: 860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.33 : 3,051.23 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.33/3,051.23 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.33x = 3,051.23 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.33x = 1,750,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,182.66/2,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.32

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