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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.44, 3,066.24 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.44, 3,066.24 and 583.32 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.44 : 3,066.24 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.44/3,066.24 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.44x = 3,066.24 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.44x = 1,788,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,599.12/2,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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