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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.61, 3,051.97 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.61, 3,051.97 and 573.76 is: 860.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.61 : 3,051.97 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.61/3,051.97 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.61x = 3,051.97 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.61x = 1,751,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,098.31/2,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.66

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