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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.65, 3,075.98 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.65, 3,075.98 and 589.92 is: 884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.65 : 3,075.98 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.65/3,075.98 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.65x = 3,075.98 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.65x = 1,814,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,579.17/2,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.88

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