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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.55, 3,066.75 and 583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.55, 3,066.75 and 583.70 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.55 : 3,066.75 = 583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.55/3,066.75 = 583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.55x = 3,066.75 × 583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.55x = 1,790,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,061.98/2,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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