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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.33, 3,065.55 and 582.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.33, 3,065.55 and 582.61 is: 874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.33 : 3,065.55 = 582.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.33/3,065.55 = 582.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.33x = 3,065.55 × 582.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.33x = 1,786,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,001.84/2,043.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.06

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