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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.41, 3,064.57 and 582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.41, 3,064.57 and 582.64 is: 873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.41 : 3,064.57 = 582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.41/3,064.57 = 582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.41x = 3,064.57 × 582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.41x = 1,785,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,531.95/2,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.80

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