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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035, 3,052.48 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035, 3,052.48 and 573.96 is: 860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035 : 3,052.48 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035/3,052.48 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035x = 3,052.48 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035x = 1,752,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,001.42/2,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.93

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