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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.36, 3,051.60 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.36, 3,051.60 and 573.36 is: 860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.36 : 3,051.60 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.36/3,051.60 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.36x = 3,051.60 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.36x = 1,749,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,665.38/2,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.06

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