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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.66, 3,051.98 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.66, 3,051.98 and 573.78 is: 860.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.66 : 3,051.98 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.66/3,051.98 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.66x = 3,051.98 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.66x = 1,751,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,165.08/2,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.67

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