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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.06, 3,064.69 and 582.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.06, 3,064.69 and 582.43 is: 873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.06 : 3,064.69 = 582.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.06/3,064.69 = 582.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.06x = 3,064.69 × 582.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.06x = 1,784,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,960.46/2,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.67

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