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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049, 3,073.56 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049, 3,073.56 and 588.16 is: 882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049 : 3,073.56 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049/3,073.56 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049x = 3,073.56 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049x = 1,807,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,745.05/2,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.26

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