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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.53, 3,051.92 and 573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.53, 3,051.92 and 573.81 is: 860.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.53 : 3,051.92 = 573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.53/3,051.92 = 573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.53x = 3,051.92 × 573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.53x = 1,751,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,222.22/2,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.75

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