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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.73, 3,052.11 and 573.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.73, 3,052.11 and 573.89 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.73 : 3,052.11 = 573.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.73/3,052.11 = 573.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.73x = 3,052.11 × 573.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.73x = 1,751,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,557.46/2,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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