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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.98, 3,073.88 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.98, 3,073.88 and 588.14 is: 882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.98 : 3,073.88 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.98/3,073.88 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.98x = 3,073.88 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.98x = 1,807,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,871.78/2,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.33

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