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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044, 3,066.14 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044, 3,066.14 and 583.04 is: 874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044 : 3,066.14 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044/3,066.14 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044x = 3,066.14 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044x = 1,787,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,682.27/2,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.60

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