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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.34, 3,072.66 and 587.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.34, 3,072.66 and 587.49 is: 881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.34 : 3,072.66 = 587.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.34/3,072.66 = 587.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.34x = 3,072.66 × 587.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.34x = 1,805,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,157.02/2,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.28

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