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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.14, 3,061.71 and 580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.14, 3,061.71 and 580.10 is: 870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.14 : 3,061.71 = 580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.14/3,061.71 = 580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.14x = 3,061.71 × 580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.14x = 1,776,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,097.97/2,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.15

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