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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.11, 3,075.27 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.11, 3,075.27 and 589.22 is: 883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.11 : 3,075.27 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.11/3,075.27 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.11x = 3,075.27 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.11x = 1,811,995.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,995.21/2,050.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.85

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