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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.58, 3,068.86 and 584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.58, 3,068.86 and 584.74 is: 877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.58 : 3,068.86 = 584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.58/3,068.86 = 584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.58x = 3,068.86 × 584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.58x = 1,794,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,485.20/2,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.25

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