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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.31, 3,066.57 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.31, 3,066.57 and 583.68 is: 875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.31 : 3,066.57 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.31/3,066.57 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.31x = 3,066.57 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.31x = 1,789,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,892.66/2,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.55

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