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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.32, 3,054.70 and 575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.32, 3,054.70 and 575.44 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.32 : 3,054.70 = 575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.32/3,054.70 = 575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.32x = 3,054.70 × 575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.32x = 1,757,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,796.57/2,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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