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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.44, 3,064.70 and 582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.44, 3,064.70 and 582.56 is: 873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.44 : 3,064.70 = 582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.44/3,064.70 = 582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.44x = 3,064.70 × 582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.44x = 1,785,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,371.63/2,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.71

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