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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.41, 3,067.08 and 583.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.41, 3,067.08 and 583.57 is: 875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.41 : 3,067.08 = 583.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.41/3,067.08 = 583.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.41x = 3,067.08 × 583.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.41x = 1,789,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,855.88/2,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.49

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