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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.78, 3,072.62 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.78, 3,072.62 and 588.02 is: 881.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.78 : 3,072.62 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.78/3,072.62 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.78x = 3,072.62 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.78x = 1,806,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,762.01/2,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.87

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