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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.75, 3,052.23 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.75, 3,052.23 and 574.02 is: 861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.75 : 3,052.23 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.75/3,052.23 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.75x = 3,052.23 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.75x = 1,752,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,041.06/2,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.06

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