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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.56, 3,056.34 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.56, 3,056.34 and 576.72 is: 865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.56 : 3,056.34 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.56/3,056.34 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.56x = 3,056.34 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.56x = 1,762,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,652.40/2,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.08

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