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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.24, 3,078 and 591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.24, 3,078 and 591.60 is: 887.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.24 : 3,078 = 591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.24/3,078 = 591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.24x = 3,078 × 591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.24x = 1,820,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,944.80/2,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.30

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