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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.14, 3,057.27 and 577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.14, 3,057.27 and 577.29 is: 865.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.14 : 3,057.27 = 577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.14/3,057.27 = 577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.14x = 3,057.27 × 577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.14x = 1,764,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,931.40/2,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.95

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