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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.51, 3,056.15 and 576.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.51, 3,056.15 and 576.47 is: 864.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.51 : 3,056.15 = 576.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.51/3,056.15 = 576.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.51x = 3,056.15 × 576.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.51x = 1,761,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,760.63/2,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.66

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