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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.38, 3,061.62 and 580.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.38, 3,061.62 and 580.53 is: 870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.38 : 3,061.62 = 580.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.38/3,061.62 = 580.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.38x = 3,061.62 × 580.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.38x = 1,777,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,362.26/2,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.67

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