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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.01, 3,078.03 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.01, 3,078.03 and 591.16 is: 886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.01 : 3,078.03 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.01/3,078.03 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.01x = 3,078.03 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.01x = 1,819,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,608.21/2,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.74

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