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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.82, 3,069.24 and 584.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.82, 3,069.24 and 584.99 is: 877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.82 : 3,069.24 = 584.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.82/3,069.24 = 584.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.82x = 3,069.24 × 584.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.82x = 1,795,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,459.36/2,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.62

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