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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036, 3,053.98 and 574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036, 3,053.98 and 574.96 is: 862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036 : 3,053.98 = 574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036/3,053.98 = 574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036x = 3,053.98 × 574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036x = 1,755,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,916.34/2,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.43

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