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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.96, 3,097.62 and 584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.96, 3,097.62 and 584.19 is: 876.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.96 : 3,097.62 = 584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.96/3,097.62 = 584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.96x = 3,097.62 × 584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.96x = 1,809,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,588.27/2,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.33

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