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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.83, 3,073.23 and 587.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.83, 3,073.23 and 587.99 is: 881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.83 : 3,073.23 = 587.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.83/3,073.23 = 587.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.83x = 3,073.23 × 587.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.83x = 1,807,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,036.19/2,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.99

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