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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.68, 3,075.39 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.68, 3,075.39 and 589.44 is: 883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.68 : 3,075.39 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.68/3,075.39 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.68x = 3,075.39 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.68x = 1,812,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,757.88/2,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.98

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