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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.11, 3,070.74 and 586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.11, 3,070.74 and 586.22 is: 879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.11 : 3,070.74 = 586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.11/3,070.74 = 586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.11x = 3,070.74 × 586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.11x = 1,800,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,113.85/2,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.34

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