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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.60, 3,076.03 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.60, 3,076.03 and 589.76 is: 884.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.60 : 3,076.03 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.60/3,076.03 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.60x = 3,076.03 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.60x = 1,814,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,116.50/2,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.68

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