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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.34, 3,053.08 and 574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.34, 3,053.08 and 574.46 is: 861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.34 : 3,053.08 = 574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.34/3,053.08 = 574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.34x = 3,053.08 × 574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.34x = 1,753,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,872.34/2,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.71

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