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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.65, 3,051.65 and 573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.65, 3,051.65 and 573.91 is: 860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.65 : 3,051.65 = 573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.65/3,051.65 = 573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.65x = 3,051.65 × 573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.65x = 1,751,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,366.26/2,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.77

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