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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.11, 3,057.17 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.11, 3,057.17 and 577.08 is: 865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.11 : 3,057.17 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.11/3,057.17 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.11x = 3,057.17 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.11x = 1,764,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,228.78/2,038.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.62

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