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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.00, 3,077.72 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.00, 3,077.72 and 571.32 is: 856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.00 : 3,077.72 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.00/3,077.72 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.00x = 3,077.72 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.00x = 1,758,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,347.60/2,052.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.90

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