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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.51, 3,059.28 and 578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.51, 3,059.28 and 578.67 is: 868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.51 : 3,059.28 = 578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.51/3,059.28 = 578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.51x = 3,059.28 × 578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.51x = 1,770,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,313.56/2,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.01

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