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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.48, 3,068.73 and 584.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.48, 3,068.73 and 584.75 is: 877.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.48 : 3,068.73 = 584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.48/3,068.73 = 584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.48x = 3,068.73 × 584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.48x = 1,794,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,447.54/2,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.28

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