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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.04, 3,057.05 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.04, 3,057.05 and 577.20 is: 865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.04 : 3,057.05 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.04/3,057.05 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.04x = 3,057.05 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.04x = 1,764,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,534.38/2,038.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.80

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