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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.06, 3,053.97 and 575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.06, 3,053.97 and 575.13 is: 862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.06 : 3,053.97 = 575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.06/3,053.97 = 575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.06x = 3,053.97 × 575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.06x = 1,756,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,429.77/2,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.66

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