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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.06, 3,073.67 and 588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.06, 3,073.67 and 588.23 is: 882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.06 : 3,073.67 = 588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.06/3,073.67 = 588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.06x = 3,073.67 × 588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.06x = 1,808,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,006.59/2,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.36

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