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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.91, 3,065.44 and 582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.91, 3,065.44 and 582.67 is: 873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.91 : 3,065.44 = 582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.91/3,065.44 = 582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.91x = 3,065.44 × 582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.91x = 1,786,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,139.92/2,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.88

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