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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.28, 3,088.37 and 578.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.28, 3,088.37 and 578.42 is: 867.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.28 : 3,088.37 = 578.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.28/3,088.37 = 578.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.28x = 3,088.37 × 578.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.28x = 1,786,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,356.64/2,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.47

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