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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.70, 3,076.61 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.70, 3,076.61 and 589.86 is: 884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.70 : 3,076.61 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.70/3,076.61 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.70x = 3,076.61 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.70x = 1,814,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,766.23/2,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.95

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