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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.69, 3,067.13 and 584.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.69, 3,067.13 and 584.06 is: 876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.69 : 3,067.13 = 584.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.69/3,067.13 = 584.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.69x = 3,067.13 × 584.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.69x = 1,791,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,372.61/2,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.11

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