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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.28, 3,071.88 and 587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.28, 3,071.88 and 587.51 is: 881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.28 : 3,071.88 = 587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.28/3,071.88 = 587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.28x = 3,071.88 × 587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.28x = 1,804,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,767.90/2,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.11

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