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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.60, 3,054.72 and 575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.60, 3,054.72 and 575.72 is: 863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.60 : 3,054.72 = 575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.60/3,054.72 = 575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.60x = 3,054.72 × 575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.60x = 1,758,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,663.40/2,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.53

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