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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.24, 3,052.91 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.24, 3,052.91 and 574.38 is: 861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.24 : 3,052.91 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.24/3,052.91 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.24x = 3,052.91 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.24x = 1,753,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,531.88/2,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.59

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