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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.98, 3,067.88 and 584.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.98, 3,067.88 and 584.15 is: 876.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.98 : 3,067.88 = 584.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.98/3,067.88 = 584.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.98x = 3,067.88 × 584.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.98x = 1,792,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,083.84/2,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.33

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