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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.69, 3,053.64 and 574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.69, 3,053.64 and 574.94 is: 862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.69 : 3,053.64 = 574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.69/3,053.64 = 574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.69x = 3,053.64 × 574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.69x = 1,755,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,659.78/2,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.44

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