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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.39, 3,072.81 and 587.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.39, 3,072.81 and 587.78 is: 881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.39 : 3,072.81 = 587.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.39/3,072.81 = 587.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.39x = 3,072.81 × 587.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.39x = 1,806,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,120.90/2,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.73

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