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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.92, 3,052.61 and 574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.92, 3,052.61 and 574.10 is: 861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.92 : 3,052.61 = 574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.92/3,052.61 = 574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.92x = 3,052.61 × 574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.92x = 1,752,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,485.27/2,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.21

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