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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.24, 3,082.94 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.24, 3,082.94 and 574.56 is: 861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.24 : 3,082.94 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.24/3,082.94 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.24x = 3,082.94 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.24x = 1,771,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,334.01/2,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.86

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