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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.18, 3,054.27 and 575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.18, 3,054.27 and 575.33 is: 863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.18 : 3,054.27 = 575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.18/3,054.27 = 575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.18x = 3,054.27 × 575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.18x = 1,757,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,213.16/2,036.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.00

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