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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.40, 3,063.72 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.40, 3,063.72 and 581.64 is: 872.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.40 : 3,063.72 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.40/3,063.72 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.40x = 3,063.72 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.40x = 1,781,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,982.10/2,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.49

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