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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.04, 3,074.02 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.04, 3,074.02 and 588.08 is: 882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.04 : 3,074.02 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.04/3,074.02 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.04x = 3,074.02 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.04x = 1,807,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,766.74/2,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.25

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