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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.36, 3,066.50 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.36, 3,066.50 and 583.50 is: 875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.36 : 3,066.50 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.36/3,066.50 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.36x = 3,066.50 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.36x = 1,789,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,302.75/2,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.24

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