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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.94, 3,055.60 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.94, 3,055.60 and 576.12 is: 864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.94 : 3,055.60 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.94/3,055.60 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.94x = 3,055.60 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.94x = 1,760,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,392.27/2,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.23

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