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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.50, 3,059.24 and 578.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.50, 3,059.24 and 578.66 is: 867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.50 : 3,059.24 = 578.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.50/3,059.24 = 578.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.50x = 3,059.24 × 578.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.50x = 1,770,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,244.52/2,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.98

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