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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.50, 3,051.86 and 573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.50, 3,051.86 and 573.54 is: 860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.50 : 3,051.86 = 573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.50/3,051.86 = 573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.50x = 3,051.86 × 573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.50x = 1,750,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,363.78/2,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.34

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