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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.89, 3,065.84 and 583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.89, 3,065.84 and 583.05 is: 874.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.89 : 3,065.84 = 583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.89/3,065.84 = 583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.89x = 3,065.84 × 583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.89x = 1,787,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,538.01/2,043.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.58

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