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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.24, 3,064.86 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.24, 3,064.86 and 582.39 is: 873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.24 : 3,064.86 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.24/3,064.86 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.24x = 3,064.86 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.24x = 1,784,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,943.82/2,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.59

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