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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.94, 3,062.46 and 581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.94, 3,062.46 and 581.06 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.94 : 3,062.46 = 581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.94/3,062.46 = 581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.94x = 3,062.46 × 581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.94x = 1,779,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,473.01/2,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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