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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.36, 3,068 and 584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.36, 3,068 and 584.50 is: 876.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.36 : 3,068 = 584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.36/3,068 = 584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.36x = 3,068 × 584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.36x = 1,793,246
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,246/2,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.74

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