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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.88, 3,066.80 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.88, 3,066.80 and 583.64 is: 875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.88 : 3,066.80 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.88/3,066.80 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.88x = 3,066.80 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.88x = 1,789,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,907.15/2,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.31

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