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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.40, 3,067.11 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.40, 3,067.11 and 583.55 is: 875.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.40 : 3,067.11 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.40/3,067.11 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.40x = 3,067.11 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.40x = 1,789,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,812.04/2,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.47

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