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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.88, 3,067.08 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.88, 3,067.08 and 584 is: 875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.88 : 3,067.08 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.88/3,067.08 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.88x = 3,067.08 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.88x = 1,791,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,174.72/2,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.93

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