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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.46, 3,072.70 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.46, 3,072.70 and 587.66 is: 881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.46 : 3,072.70 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.46/3,072.70 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.46x = 3,072.70 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.46x = 1,805,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,688.25/2,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.49

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