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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.67, 3,057.04 and 576.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.67, 3,057.04 and 576.83 is: 865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.67 : 3,057.04 = 576.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.67/3,057.04 = 576.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.67x = 3,057.04 × 576.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.67x = 1,763,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,392.38/2,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.40

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