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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.14, 3,064.37 and 581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.14, 3,064.37 and 581.94 is: 872.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.14 : 3,064.37 = 581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.14/3,064.37 = 581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.14x = 3,064.37 × 581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.14x = 1,783,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,276.57/2,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.81

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