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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.16, 3,065.69 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.16, 3,065.69 and 583.39 is: 874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.16 : 3,065.69 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.16/3,065.69 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.16x = 3,065.69 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.16x = 1,788,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,486.68/2,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.93

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