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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.51, 3,067.00 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.51, 3,067.00 and 583.74 is: 875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.51 : 3,067.00 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.51/3,067.00 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.51x = 3,067.00 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.51x = 1,790,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,329.12/2,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.68

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