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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.07, 3,068.12 and 584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.07, 3,068.12 and 584.24 is: 876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.07 : 3,068.12 = 584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.07/3,068.12 = 584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.07x = 3,068.12 × 584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.07x = 1,792,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,500.17/2,045.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.50

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