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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.66, 3,053.57 and 574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.66, 3,053.57 and 574.94 is: 862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.66 : 3,053.57 = 574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.66/3,053.57 = 574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.66x = 3,053.57 × 574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.66x = 1,755,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,619.54/2,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.43

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