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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.36, 3,051.51 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.36, 3,051.51 and 573.51 is: 860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.36 : 3,051.51 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.36/3,051.51 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.36x = 3,051.51 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.36x = 1,750,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,071.50/2,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.26

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