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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.04, 3,052.58 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.04, 3,052.58 and 574.22 is: 861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.04 : 3,052.58 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.04/3,052.58 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.04x = 3,052.58 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.04x = 1,752,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,852.49/2,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.34

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