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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.22, 3,054.31 and 575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.22, 3,054.31 and 575.36 is: 863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.22 : 3,054.31 = 575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.22/3,054.31 = 575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.22x = 3,054.31 × 575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.22x = 1,757,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,327.80/2,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.03

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