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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.13, 3,069.19 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.13, 3,069.19 and 585.28 is: 877.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.13 : 3,069.19 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.13/3,069.19 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.13x = 3,069.19 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.13x = 1,796,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,335.52/2,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.92

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