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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.94, 3,062.00 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.94, 3,062.00 and 580.76 is: 870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.94 : 3,062.00 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.94/3,062.00 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.94x = 3,062.00 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.94x = 1,778,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,268.91/2,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.87

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