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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.57, 3,069.50 and 585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.57, 3,069.50 and 585.33 is: 877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.57 : 3,069.50 = 585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.57/3,069.50 = 585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.57x = 3,069.50 × 585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.57x = 1,796,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,656.00/2,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.89

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