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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.42, 3,052.76 and 574.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.42, 3,052.76 and 574.23 is: 861.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.42 : 3,052.76 = 574.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.42/3,052.76 = 574.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.42x = 3,052.76 × 574.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.42x = 1,752,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,971.11/2,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.23

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