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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.13, 3,070.27 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.13, 3,070.27 and 585.96 is: 878.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.13 : 3,070.27 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.13/3,070.27 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.13x = 3,070.27 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.13x = 1,799,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,044.63/2,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.81

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