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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.66, 3,055.07 and 575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.66, 3,055.07 and 575.94 is: 863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.66 : 3,055.07 = 575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.66/3,055.07 = 575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.66x = 3,055.07 × 575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.66x = 1,759,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,537.02/2,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.93

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