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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.32, 3,056.84 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.32, 3,056.84 and 577.52 is: 866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.32 : 3,056.84 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.32/3,056.84 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.32x = 3,056.84 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.32x = 1,765,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,386.24/2,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.10

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