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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.86, 3,058.29 and 577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.86, 3,058.29 and 577.83 is: 866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.86 : 3,058.29 = 577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.86/3,058.29 = 577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.86x = 3,058.29 × 577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.86x = 1,767,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,171.71/2,038.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.75

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