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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.94, 3,054.08 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.94, 3,054.08 and 575.10 is: 862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.94 : 3,054.08 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.94/3,054.08 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.94x = 3,054.08 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.94x = 1,756,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,401.41/2,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.70

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