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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.41, 3,066.07 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.41, 3,066.07 and 583.64 is: 875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.41 : 3,066.07 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.41/3,066.07 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.41x = 3,066.07 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.41x = 1,789,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,481.09/2,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.30

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