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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.18, 3,057.27 and 577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.18, 3,057.27 and 577.33 is: 866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.18 : 3,057.27 = 577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.18/3,057.27 = 577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.18x = 3,057.27 × 577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.18x = 1,765,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,053.69/2,038.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.00

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