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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.86, 3,067.38 and 583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.86, 3,067.38 and 583.86 is: 875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.86 : 3,067.38 = 583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.86/3,067.38 = 583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.86x = 3,067.38 × 583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.86x = 1,790,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,920.49/2,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.82

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