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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.61, 3,102.55 and 587.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.61, 3,102.55 and 587.93 is: 881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.61 : 3,102.55 = 587.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.61/3,102.55 = 587.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.61x = 3,102.55 × 587.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.61x = 1,824,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,065.24/2,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.79

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