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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.38, 3,066.75 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.38, 3,066.75 and 583.56 is: 875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.38 : 3,066.75 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.38/3,066.75 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.38x = 3,066.75 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.38x = 1,789,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,632.63/2,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.39

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