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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.65, 3,075.68 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.65, 3,075.68 and 589.65 is: 884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.65 : 3,075.68 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.65/3,075.68 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.65x = 3,075.68 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.65x = 1,813,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,571.76/2,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.39

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