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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.92, 3,057.90 and 578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.92, 3,057.90 and 578.20 is: 867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.92 : 3,057.90 = 578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.92/3,057.90 = 578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.92x = 3,057.90 × 578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.92x = 1,768,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,077.78/2,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.16

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