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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.78, 3,068.16 and 584.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.78, 3,068.16 and 584.94 is: 877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.78 : 3,068.16 = 584.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.78/3,068.16 = 584.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.78x = 3,068.16 × 584.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.78x = 1,794,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,689.51/2,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.26

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