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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.58, 3,072.60 and 587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.58, 3,072.60 and 587.88 is: 881.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.58 : 3,072.60 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.58/3,072.60 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.58x = 3,072.60 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.58x = 1,806,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,320.09/2,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.74

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