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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.32, 3,073.61 and 588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.32, 3,073.61 and 588.13 is: 882.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.32 : 3,073.61 = 588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.32/3,073.61 = 588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.32x = 3,073.61 × 588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.32x = 1,807,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,676.04/2,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.08

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