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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.50, 3,104.37 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.50, 3,104.37 and 588.60 is: 882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.50 : 3,104.37 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.50/3,104.37 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.50x = 3,104.37 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.50x = 1,827,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,232.18/2,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.93

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