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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.99, 3,055.62 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.99, 3,055.62 and 576.02 is: 864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.99 : 3,055.62 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.99/3,055.62 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.99x = 3,055.62 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.99x = 1,760,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,098.23/2,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.07

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