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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.58, 3,075.57 and 589.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.58, 3,075.57 and 589.95 is: 884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.58 : 3,075.57 = 589.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.58/3,075.57 = 589.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.58x = 3,075.57 × 589.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.58x = 1,814,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,432.52/2,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.84

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