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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.11, 3,054.28 and 575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.11, 3,054.28 and 575.23 is: 862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.11 : 3,054.28 = 575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.11/3,054.28 = 575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.11x = 3,054.28 × 575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.11x = 1,756,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,904.24/2,036.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.87

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