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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.67, 3,067.05 and 583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.67, 3,067.05 and 583.93 is: 875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.67 : 3,067.05 = 583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.67/3,067.05 = 583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.67x = 3,067.05 × 583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.67x = 1,790,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,942.51/2,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.91

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