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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.44, 3,066.68 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.44, 3,066.68 and 583.60 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.44 : 3,066.68 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.44/3,066.68 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.44x = 3,066.68 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.44x = 1,789,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,714.45/2,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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