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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.95, 3,067.57 and 584.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.95, 3,067.57 and 584.11 is: 876.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.95 : 3,067.57 = 584.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.95/3,067.57 = 584.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.95x = 3,067.57 × 584.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.95x = 1,791,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,802.88/2,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.21

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