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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.33, 3,052.72 and 574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.33, 3,052.72 and 574.60 is: 861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.33 : 3,052.72 = 574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.33/3,052.72 = 574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.33x = 3,052.72 × 574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.33x = 1,754,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,092.91/2,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.82

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