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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.95, 3,066.48 and 583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.95, 3,066.48 and 583.77 is: 875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.95 : 3,066.48 = 583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.95/3,066.48 = 583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.95x = 3,066.48 × 583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.95x = 1,790,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,119.03/2,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.39

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