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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.68, 3,056.13 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.68, 3,056.13 and 576.48 is: 864.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.68 : 3,056.13 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.68/3,056.13 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.68x = 3,056.13 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.68x = 1,761,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,797.82/2,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.61

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