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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.94, 3,056.91 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.94, 3,056.91 and 577.10 is: 865.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.94 : 3,056.91 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.94/3,056.91 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.94x = 3,056.91 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.94x = 1,764,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,142.76/2,037.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.65

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