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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.49, 3,054.84 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.49, 3,054.84 and 575.52 is: 863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.49 : 3,054.84 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.49/3,054.84 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.49x = 3,054.84 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.49x = 1,758,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,121.52/2,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.31

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