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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.94, 3,068.43 and 585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.94, 3,068.43 and 585.06 is: 877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.94 : 3,068.43 = 585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.94/3,068.43 = 585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.94x = 3,068.43 × 585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.94x = 1,795,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,215.66/2,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.45

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