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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.97, 3,066.46 and 583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.97, 3,066.46 and 583.11 is: 874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.97 : 3,066.46 = 583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.97/3,066.46 = 583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.97x = 3,066.46 × 583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.97x = 1,788,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,082.03/2,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.81

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