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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.33, 3,064.71 and 582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.33, 3,064.71 and 582.60 is: 873.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.33 : 3,064.71 = 582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.33/3,064.71 = 582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.33x = 3,064.71 × 582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.33x = 1,785,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,500.05/2,043.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.82

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