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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.32, 3,053.20 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.32, 3,053.20 and 574.44 is: 861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.32 : 3,053.20 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.32/3,053.20 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.32x = 3,053.20 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.32x = 1,753,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,880.21/2,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.72

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