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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.63, 3,064.91 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.63, 3,064.91 and 582.80 is: 874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.63 : 3,064.91 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.63/3,064.91 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.63x = 3,064.91 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.63x = 1,786,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,211.31/2,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.04

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