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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.38, 3,058.97 and 578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.38, 3,058.97 and 578.34 is: 867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.38 : 3,058.97 = 578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.38/3,058.97 = 578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.38x = 3,058.97 × 578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.38x = 1,769,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,121.82/2,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.48

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