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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.67, 3,071.55 and 586.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.67, 3,071.55 and 586.93 is: 880.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.67 : 3,071.55 = 586.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.67/3,071.55 = 586.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.67x = 3,071.55 × 586.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.67x = 1,802,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,784.84/2,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.41

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