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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.26, 3,066.59 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.26, 3,066.59 and 583.63 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.26 : 3,066.59 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.26/3,066.59 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.26x = 3,066.59 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.26x = 1,789,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,747.71/2,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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