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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.72, 3,058.26 and 577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.72, 3,058.26 and 577.96 is: 866.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.72 : 3,058.26 = 577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.72/3,058.26 = 577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.72x = 3,058.26 × 577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.72x = 1,767,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,551.95/2,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.99

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