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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.47, 3,078.30 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.47, 3,078.30 and 591.30 is: 886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.47 : 3,078.30 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.47/3,078.30 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.47x = 3,078.30 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.47x = 1,820,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,201.01/2,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.83

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