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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.79, 3,065.80 and 582.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.79, 3,065.80 and 582.83 is: 874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.79 : 3,065.80 = 582.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.79/3,065.80 = 582.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.79x = 3,065.80 × 582.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.79x = 1,786,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,823.43/2,043.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.27

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