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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.58, 3,095.50 and 582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.58, 3,095.50 and 582.92 is: 874.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.58 : 3,095.50 = 582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.58/3,095.50 = 582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.58x = 3,095.50 × 582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.58x = 1,804,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,426.30/2,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.41

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