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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.68, 3,054.67 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.68, 3,054.67 and 575.58 is: 863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.68 : 3,054.67 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.68/3,054.67 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.68x = 3,054.67 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.68x = 1,758,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,206.96/2,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.27

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