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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.57, 3,076.01 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.57, 3,076.01 and 589.74 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.57 : 3,076.01 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.57/3,076.01 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.57x = 3,076.01 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.57x = 1,814,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,033.87/2,050.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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