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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.68, 3,056.18 and 576.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.68, 3,056.18 and 576.58 is: 864.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.68 : 3,056.18 = 576.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.68/3,056.18 = 576.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.68x = 3,056.18 × 576.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.68x = 1,762,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,132.26/2,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.77

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