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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.43, 3,061.73 and 580.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.43, 3,061.73 and 580.19 is: 870.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.43 : 3,061.73 = 580.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.43/3,061.73 = 580.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.43x = 3,061.73 × 580.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.43x = 1,776,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,366.92/2,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.16

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