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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.92, 3,065.80 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.92, 3,065.80 and 583.12 is: 874.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.92 : 3,065.80 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.92/3,065.80 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.92x = 3,065.80 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.92x = 1,787,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,729.30/2,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.66

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