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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.48, 3,074.22 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.48, 3,074.22 and 588.51 is: 882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.48 : 3,074.22 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.48/3,074.22 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.48x = 3,074.22 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.48x = 1,809,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,209.21/2,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.77

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