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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.41, 3,067.68 and 584.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.41, 3,067.68 and 584.17 is: 876.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.41 : 3,067.68 = 584.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.41/3,067.68 = 584.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.41x = 3,067.68 × 584.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.41x = 1,792,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,046.63/2,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.13

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