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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.02, 3,055.18 and 575.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.02, 3,055.18 and 575.83 is: 863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.02 : 3,055.18 = 575.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.02/3,055.18 = 575.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.02x = 3,055.18 × 575.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.02x = 1,759,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,264.30/2,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.65

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