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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.32, 3,067.34 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.32, 3,067.34 and 584.52 is: 876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.32 : 3,067.34 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.32/3,067.34 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.32x = 3,067.34 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.32x = 1,792,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,921.58/2,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.60

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