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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.26, 3,102.05 and 587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.26, 3,102.05 and 587.58 is: 881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.26 : 3,102.05 = 587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.26/3,102.05 = 587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.26x = 3,102.05 × 587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.26x = 1,822,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,689.07/2,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.27

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