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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.56, 3,075.94 and 589.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.56, 3,075.94 and 589.94 is: 884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.56 : 3,075.94 = 589.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.56/3,075.94 = 589.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.56x = 3,075.94 × 589.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.56x = 1,814,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,620.04/2,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.94

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