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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.03, 3,070.68 and 586.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.03, 3,070.68 and 586.19 is: 879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.03 : 3,070.68 = 586.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.03/3,070.68 = 586.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.03x = 3,070.68 × 586.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.03x = 1,800,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,001.91/2,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.32

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