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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.61, 3,062.44 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.61, 3,062.44 and 580.76 is: 871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.61 : 3,062.44 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.61/3,062.44 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.61x = 3,062.44 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.61x = 1,778,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,542.65/2,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.15

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