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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.97, 3,053.95 and 575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.97, 3,053.95 and 575.16 is: 862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.97 : 3,053.95 = 575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.97/3,053.95 = 575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.97x = 3,053.95 × 575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.97x = 1,756,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,508.82/2,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.74

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