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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.74, 3,067.13 and 583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.74, 3,067.13 and 583.91 is: 875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.74 : 3,067.13 = 583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.74/3,067.13 = 583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.74x = 3,067.13 × 583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.74x = 1,790,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,925.50/2,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.87

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