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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.19, 3,060.88 and 580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.19, 3,060.88 and 580.01 is: 869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.19 : 3,060.88 = 580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.19/3,060.88 = 580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.19x = 3,060.88 × 580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.19x = 1,775,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,324.25/2,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.75

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