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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.04, 3,053.63 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.04, 3,053.63 and 574.80 is: 862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.04 : 3,053.63 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.04/3,053.63 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.04x = 3,053.63 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.04x = 1,755,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,208.38/2,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.07

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