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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.40, 3,066.27 and 583.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.40, 3,066.27 and 583.21 is: 874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.40 : 3,066.27 = 583.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.40/3,066.27 = 583.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.40x = 3,066.27 × 583.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.40x = 1,788,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,279.33/2,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.72

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