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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.11, 3,062.07 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.11, 3,062.07 and 580.32 is: 870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.11 : 3,062.07 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.11/3,062.07 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.11x = 3,062.07 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.11x = 1,776,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,980.46/2,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.60

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