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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.28, 3,062.88 and 581.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.28, 3,062.88 and 581.51 is: 872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.28 : 3,062.88 = 581.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.28/3,062.88 = 581.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.28x = 3,062.88 × 581.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.28x = 1,781,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,103.01/2,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.11

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