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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.16, 3,075.14 and 589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.16, 3,075.14 and 589.30 is: 883.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.16 : 3,075.14 = 589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.16/3,075.14 = 589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.16x = 3,075.14 × 589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.16x = 1,812,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,180.00/2,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.92

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