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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.16, 3,064.65 and 582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.16, 3,064.65 and 582.46 is: 873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.16 : 3,064.65 = 582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.16/3,064.65 = 582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.16x = 3,064.65 × 582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.16x = 1,785,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,036.04/2,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.66

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