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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.35, 3,075.65 and 589.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.35, 3,075.65 and 589.51 is: 884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.35 : 3,075.65 = 589.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.35/3,075.65 = 589.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.35x = 3,075.65 × 589.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.35x = 1,813,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,126.43/2,050.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.30

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