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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.18, 3,067.76 and 584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.18, 3,067.76 and 584.33 is: 876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.18 : 3,067.76 = 584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.18/3,067.76 = 584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.18x = 3,067.76 × 584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.18x = 1,792,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,565.94/2,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.49

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