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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.12, 3,057.28 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.12, 3,057.28 and 577.22 is: 865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.12 : 3,057.28 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.12/3,057.28 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.12x = 3,057.28 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.12x = 1,764,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,723.16/2,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.86

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