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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.08, 3,070.23 and 586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.08, 3,070.23 and 586.24 is: 879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.08 : 3,070.23 = 586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.08/3,070.23 = 586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.08x = 3,070.23 × 586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.08x = 1,799,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,891.64/2,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.25

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