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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.38, 3,053.33 and 574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.38, 3,053.33 and 574.55 is: 861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.38 : 3,053.33 = 574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.38/3,053.33 = 574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.38x = 3,053.33 × 574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.38x = 1,754,272.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,272.61/2,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.89

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