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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.20, 3,055.35 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.20, 3,055.35 and 576.02 is: 863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.20 : 3,055.35 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.20/3,055.35 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.20x = 3,055.35 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.20x = 1,759,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,942.71/2,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.90

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