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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,054.26 and 574.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,054.26 and 574.95 is: 862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,054.26 = 574.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,054.26 = 574.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,054.26 × 574.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 1,756,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,046.79/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.56

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