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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.35, 3,062.55 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.35, 3,062.55 and 580.52 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.35 : 3,062.55 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.35/3,062.55 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.35x = 3,062.55 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.35x = 1,777,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,856.21/2,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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