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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.78, 3,058.17 and 577.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.78, 3,058.17 and 577.93 is: 866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.78 : 3,058.17 = 577.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.78/3,058.17 = 577.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.78x = 3,058.17 × 577.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.78x = 1,767,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,408.19/2,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.90

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