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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.50, 3,073.92 and 588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.50, 3,073.92 and 588.32 is: 882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.50 : 3,073.92 = 588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.50/3,073.92 = 588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.50x = 3,073.92 × 588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.50x = 1,808,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,448.61/2,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.39

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