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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.73, 3,095.62 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.73, 3,095.62 and 582.96 is: 874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.73 : 3,095.62 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.73/3,095.62 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.73x = 3,095.62 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.73x = 1,804,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,632.79/2,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.45

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