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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.32, 3,075.11 and 589.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.32, 3,075.11 and 589.13 is: 883.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.32 : 3,075.11 = 589.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.32/3,075.11 = 589.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.32x = 3,075.11 × 589.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.32x = 1,811,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,639.55/2,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.59

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