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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.07, 3,074.10 and 588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.07, 3,074.10 and 588.21 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.07 : 3,074.10 = 588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.07/3,074.10 = 588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.07x = 3,074.10 × 588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.07x = 1,808,216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,216.36/2,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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