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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.32, 3,096.26 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.32, 3,096.26 and 583.50 is: 875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.32 : 3,096.26 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.32/3,096.26 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.32x = 3,096.26 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.32x = 1,806,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,667.71/2,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.19

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