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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.77, 3,062.65 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.77, 3,062.65 and 580.92 is: 871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.77 : 3,062.65 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.77/3,062.65 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.77x = 3,062.65 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.77x = 1,779,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,162.88/2,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.38

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