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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.61, 3,054.92 and 575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.61, 3,054.92 and 575.57 is: 863.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.61 : 3,054.92 = 575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.61/3,054.92 = 575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.61x = 3,054.92 × 575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.61x = 1,758,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,325.06/2,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.36

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