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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.81, 3,067.32 and 584.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.81, 3,067.32 and 584.18 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.81 : 3,067.32 = 584.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.81/3,067.32 = 584.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.81x = 3,067.32 × 584.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.81x = 1,791,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,857.87/2,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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