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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.08, 3,078.10 and 591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.08, 3,078.10 and 591.24 is: 886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.08 : 3,078.10 = 591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.08/3,078.10 = 591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.08x = 3,078.10 × 591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.08x = 1,819,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,895.84/2,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.85

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