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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.22, 3,061.82 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.22, 3,061.82 and 580.36 is: 870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.22 : 3,061.82 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.22/3,061.82 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.22x = 3,061.82 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.22x = 1,776,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,957.86/2,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.54

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