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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.85, 3,052.44 and 574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.85, 3,052.44 and 574.12 is: 861.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.85 : 3,052.44 = 574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.85/3,052.44 = 574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.85x = 3,052.44 × 574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.85x = 1,752,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,466.85/2,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.23

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