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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.67, 3,076.05 and 589.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.67, 3,076.05 and 589.93 is: 884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.67 : 3,076.05 = 589.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.67/3,076.05 = 589.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.67x = 3,076.05 × 589.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.67x = 1,814,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,654.18/2,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.91

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