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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.77, 3,068.68 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.77, 3,068.68 and 584.92 is: 877.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.77 : 3,068.68 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.77/3,068.68 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.77x = 3,068.68 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.77x = 1,794,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,942.49/2,045.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.39

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