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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.68, 3,066.62 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.68, 3,066.62 and 583.98 is: 875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.68 : 3,066.62 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.68/3,066.62 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.68x = 3,066.62 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.68x = 1,790,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,841.83/2,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.85

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