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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.58, 3,068.37 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.58, 3,068.37 and 584.88 is: 877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.58 : 3,068.37 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.58/3,068.37 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.58x = 3,068.37 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.58x = 1,794,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,628.25/2,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.32

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