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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.11, 3,075.15 and 589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.11, 3,075.15 and 589.26 is: 883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.11 : 3,075.15 = 589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.11/3,075.15 = 589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.11x = 3,075.15 × 589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.11x = 1,812,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,062.89/2,050.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.89

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