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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.94, 3,064.99 and 582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.94, 3,064.99 and 582.76 is: 873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.94 : 3,064.99 = 582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.94/3,064.99 = 582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.94x = 3,064.99 × 582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.94x = 1,786,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,153.57/2,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.88

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