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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.22, 3,072.47 and 587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.22, 3,072.47 and 587.39 is: 881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.22 : 3,072.47 = 587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.22/3,072.47 = 587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.22x = 3,072.47 × 587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.22x = 1,804,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,719.85/2,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.12

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