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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.99, 3,080.80 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.99, 3,080.80 and 573.24 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.99 : 3,080.80 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.99/3,080.80 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.99x = 3,080.80 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.99x = 1,766,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,050.06/2,053.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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