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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.05, 3,081.18 and 573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.05, 3,081.18 and 573.27 is: 859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.05 : 3,081.18 = 573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.05/3,081.18 = 573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.05x = 3,081.18 × 573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.05x = 1,766,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,341.34/2,054.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.93

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