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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.14, 3,075.75 and 589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.14, 3,075.75 and 589.41 is: 884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.14 : 3,075.75 = 589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.14/3,075.75 = 589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.14x = 3,075.75 × 589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.14x = 1,812,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,877.81/2,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.27

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