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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.34, 3,054.18 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.34, 3,054.18 and 575.60 is: 863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.34 : 3,054.18 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.34/3,054.18 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.34x = 3,054.18 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.34x = 1,757,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,972.90/2,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.30

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