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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.55, 3,073.08 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.55, 3,073.08 and 587.73 is: 881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.55 : 3,073.08 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.55/3,073.08 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.55x = 3,073.08 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.55x = 1,806,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,141.31/2,048.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.67

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