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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.38, 3,056.26 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.38, 3,056.26 and 576.54 is: 864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.38 : 3,056.26 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.38/3,056.26 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.38x = 3,056.26 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.38x = 1,762,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,056.14/2,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.86

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