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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.94, 3,065.45 and 583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.94, 3,065.45 and 583.06 is: 874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.94 : 3,065.45 = 583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.94/3,065.45 = 583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.94x = 3,065.45 × 583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.94x = 1,787,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,341.28/2,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.46

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