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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.06, 3,066.57 and 583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.06, 3,066.57 and 583.18 is: 874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.06 : 3,066.57 = 583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.06/3,066.57 = 583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.06x = 3,066.57 × 583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.06x = 1,788,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,354.63/2,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.90

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