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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.03, 3,073.01 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.03, 3,073.01 and 588.24 is: 882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.03 : 3,073.01 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.03/3,073.01 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.03x = 3,073.01 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.03x = 1,807,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,664.46/2,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.20

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