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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.75, 3,052.30 and 573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.75, 3,052.30 and 573.91 is: 860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.75 : 3,052.30 = 573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.75/3,052.30 = 573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.75x = 3,052.30 × 573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.75x = 1,751,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,745.49/2,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.91

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