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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.54, 3,052.88 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.54, 3,052.88 and 574.30 is: 861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.54 : 3,052.88 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.54/3,052.88 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.54x = 3,052.88 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.54x = 1,753,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,250.85/2,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.32

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