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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.67, 3,068.55 and 584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.67, 3,068.55 and 584.93 is: 877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.67 : 3,068.55 = 584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.67/3,068.55 = 584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.67x = 3,068.55 × 584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.67x = 1,794,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,886.95/2,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.41

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