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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.27, 3,066.86 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.27, 3,066.86 and 583.44 is: 875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.27 : 3,066.86 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.27/3,066.86 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.27x = 3,066.86 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.27x = 1,789,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,328.80/2,044.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.29

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