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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.62, 3,051.93 and 573.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.62, 3,051.93 and 573.83 is: 860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.62 : 3,051.93 = 573.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.62/3,051.93 = 573.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.62x = 3,051.93 × 573.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.62x = 1,751,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,273.73/2,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.74

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