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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.40, 3,072.60 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.40, 3,072.60 and 587.46 is: 881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.40 : 3,072.60 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.40/3,072.60 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.40x = 3,072.60 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.40x = 1,805,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,029.60/2,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.19

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