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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.04, 3,066.90 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.04, 3,066.90 and 583.80 is: 875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.04 : 3,066.90 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.04/3,066.90 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.04x = 3,066.90 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.04x = 1,790,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,456.22/2,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.51

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