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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.16, 3,053.90 and 575.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.16, 3,053.90 and 575.41 is: 863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.16 : 3,053.90 = 575.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.16/3,053.90 = 575.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.16x = 3,053.90 × 575.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.16x = 1,757,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,244.60/2,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.02

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