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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.28, 3,078.30 and 591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.28, 3,078.30 and 591.37 is: 887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.28 : 3,078.30 = 591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.28/3,078.30 = 591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.28x = 3,078.30 × 591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.28x = 1,820,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,414.27/2,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.02

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