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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.75, 3,073.12 and 587.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.75, 3,073.12 and 587.91 is: 881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.75 : 3,073.12 = 587.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.75/3,073.12 = 587.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.75x = 3,073.12 × 587.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.75x = 1,806,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,717.98/2,048.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.86

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