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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.55, 3,072.80 and 587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.55, 3,072.80 and 587.70 is: 881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.55 : 3,072.80 = 587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.55/3,072.80 = 587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.55x = 3,072.80 × 587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.55x = 1,805,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,886.03/2,048.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.55

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