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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.51, 3,075.89 and 589.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.51, 3,075.89 and 589.67 is: 884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.51 : 3,075.89 = 589.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.51/3,075.89 = 589.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.51x = 3,075.89 × 589.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.51x = 1,813,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,757.11/2,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.54

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