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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.04, 3,075 and 589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.04, 3,075 and 589.20 is: 883.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.04 : 3,075 = 589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.04/3,075 = 589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.04x = 3,075 × 589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.04x = 1,811,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,790.00/2,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.78

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