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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.04, 3,080.71 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.04, 3,080.71 and 573.36 is: 859.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.04 : 3,080.71 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.04/3,080.71 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.04x = 3,080.71 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.04x = 1,766,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,356.60/2,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.94

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