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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.74, 3,081.78 and 574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.74, 3,081.78 and 574 is: 860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.74 : 3,081.78 = 574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.74/3,081.78 = 574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.74x = 3,081.78 × 574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.74x = 1,768,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,941.72/2,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.91

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