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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.73, 3,056.62 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.73, 3,056.62 and 576.84 is: 865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.73 : 3,056.62 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.73/3,056.62 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.73x = 3,056.62 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.73x = 1,763,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,191.78/2,037.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.27

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