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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.44, 3,061.70 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.44, 3,061.70 and 580.56 is: 870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.44 : 3,061.70 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.44/3,061.70 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.44x = 3,061.70 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.44x = 1,777,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,500.55/2,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.71

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