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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.79, 3,067.27 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.79, 3,067.27 and 583.96 is: 875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.79 : 3,067.27 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.79/3,067.27 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.79x = 3,067.27 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.79x = 1,791,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,159.61/2,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.96

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