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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.65, 3,065.48 and 582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.65, 3,065.48 and 582.81 is: 874.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.65 : 3,065.48 = 582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.65/3,065.48 = 582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.65x = 3,065.48 × 582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.65x = 1,786,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,589.48/2,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.22

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