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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.12, 3,064.84 and 582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.12, 3,064.84 and 582.19 is: 873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.12 : 3,064.84 = 582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.12/3,064.84 = 582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.12x = 3,064.84 × 582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.12x = 1,784,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,310.08/2,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.32

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