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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.66, 3,072.38 and 587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.66, 3,072.38 and 587.96 is: 881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.66 : 3,072.38 = 587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.66/3,072.38 = 587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.66x = 3,072.38 × 587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.66x = 1,806,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,418.24/2,048.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.76

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