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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.81, 3,072.87 and 587.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.81, 3,072.87 and 587.62 is: 881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.81 : 3,072.87 = 587.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.81/3,072.87 = 587.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.81x = 3,072.87 × 587.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.81x = 1,805,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,679.87/2,048.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.33

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