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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.48, 3,053.24 and 574.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.48, 3,053.24 and 574.59 is: 861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.48 : 3,053.24 = 574.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.48/3,053.24 = 574.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.48x = 3,053.24 × 574.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.48x = 1,754,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,375.14/2,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.90

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