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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.53, 3,067.78 and 584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.53, 3,067.78 and 584.69 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.53 : 3,067.78 = 584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.53/3,067.78 = 584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.53x = 3,067.78 × 584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.53x = 1,793,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,700.29/2,045.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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