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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.58, 3,054.81 and 575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.58, 3,054.81 and 575.73 is: 863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.58 : 3,054.81 = 575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.58/3,054.81 = 575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.58x = 3,054.81 × 575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.58x = 1,758,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,753.40/2,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.58

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