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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.69, 3,062.08 and 580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.69, 3,062.08 and 580.81 is: 871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.69 : 3,062.08 = 580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.69/3,062.08 = 580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.69x = 3,062.08 × 580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.69x = 1,778,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,483.78/2,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.08

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