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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.87, 3,061.50 and 580.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.87, 3,061.50 and 580.05 is: 870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.87 : 3,061.50 = 580.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.87/3,061.50 = 580.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.87x = 3,061.50 × 580.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.87x = 1,775,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,823.08/2,040.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.13

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