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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.54, 3,067.88 and 584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.54, 3,067.88 and 584.30 is: 876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.54 : 3,067.88 = 584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.54/3,067.88 = 584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.54x = 3,067.88 × 584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.54x = 1,792,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,544.02/2,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.32

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