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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.45, 3,078.83 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.45, 3,078.83 and 591.62 is: 887.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.45 : 3,078.83 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.45/3,078.83 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.45x = 3,078.83 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.45x = 1,821,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,479.05/2,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.47

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