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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.19, 3,057.21 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.19, 3,057.21 and 577.35 is: 866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.19 : 3,057.21 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.19/3,057.21 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.19x = 3,057.21 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.19x = 1,765,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,080.19/2,038.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.01

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