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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.40, 3,067.18 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.40, 3,067.18 and 584.22 is: 876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.40 : 3,067.18 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.40/3,067.18 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.40x = 3,067.18 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.40x = 1,791,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,907.90/2,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.07

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