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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.22, 3,067.47 and 584.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.22, 3,067.47 and 584.34 is: 876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.22 : 3,067.47 = 584.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.22/3,067.47 = 584.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.22x = 3,067.47 × 584.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.22x = 1,792,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,445.42/2,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.41

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