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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.39, 3,051.58 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.39, 3,051.58 and 573.56 is: 860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.39 : 3,051.58 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.39/3,051.58 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.39x = 3,051.58 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.39x = 1,750,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,248.97/2,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.33

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