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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.15, 3,064.73 and 582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.15, 3,064.73 and 582.31 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.15 : 3,064.73 = 582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.15/3,064.73 = 582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.15x = 3,064.73 × 582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.15x = 1,784,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,622.93/2,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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