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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.24, 3,056.92 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.24, 3,056.92 and 577.41 is: 865.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.24 : 3,056.92 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.24/3,056.92 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.24x = 3,056.92 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.24x = 1,765,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,096.18/2,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.99

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